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Republicans Seize Control of Long Island, Flipping Major Seats Including Suffolk County Executive Position

Republicans gain sweeping control in Long Island as Ed Romaine becomes first GOP Suffolk County executive in two decades; victories extend to all countywide seats, district attorney and comptroller offices, and all four congressional seats amid 'red wave'.

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Overview

  • Ed Romaine won the Suffolk County Executive position, becoming the first Republican to hold the title in 20 years. He secured 56% of the vote, beating Democrat Dave Calone by a margin of 26,000 votes.
  • The victory marked a significant shift in Long Island politics, with Republicans now holding all countywide seats in Nassau and Suffolk counties, all four congressional seats, and additionally flipping smaller local town councils.
  • Republicans also now occupy the positions of district attorney and comptroller in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, marking a 'red wave' in Long Island politics.
  • Several factors have been attributed to this sweeping Republican victory, including concerns about rising crime, the liberal push to defund police, the surging migrant crisis, and the high cost of living in the region.
  • The victories are being framed as a repudiation of left-leaning policies dictated by New York City Democrats, and some believe this trend may continue into future elections if the Democratic party doesn't course correct.