Mike Sapraicone Wins GOP Nomination to Challenge Sen. Gillibrand

Former NYPD detective secures 84% of convention vote, signaling a contentious primary ahead with two conservative challengers.

Republicans nominate Mike Sapraicone, a former NYPD detective and private security firm CEO, to run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in New York's Senate race.
Sapraicone's nomination at a contentious convention sees him winning 84% of the vote, beating out entrepreneur Josh Eisen and Newsmax personality Cara Castronuova.
Despite the strong convention support, Eisen and Castronuova plan to petition onto the primary ballot, setting the stage for a potentially divisive primary.
Sapraicone positions himself as a moderate, aiming to address New York's migrant and affordability crises, while his challengers vow to showcase conservative values.
The nomination sparks debate within the GOP, with some young Republicans expressing dissatisfaction and concerns about the party's unity ahead of the general election.