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Gillen declares victory

Republicans hold ground in state races; Prop 1 passes By JoRDAN VALLoNE, JoSEPH D’ALESSANDRo & CHARLES SHAW Of the Seaford Herald

Democratic challenger Laura Gillen declared victory against incumbent Congressman Anthony D’Esposito on Tuesday, potentially securing her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her projected win comes after a close rematch with D’Esposito, signaling a shift in voter sentiment on Long Island and tipping this critical district back to Democratic control. “The coordinated campaign that we put together — we knocked on 300,000 doors, we made over 600,00 phone calls, and we put together a campaign that was a winning game that we will emulate in the years to come,” Gillen said. In the State Legislature, Republican State Sen. Steve Rhoads was re-elected with over 102,000 votes, defeating Democrat Lisa Lin. “I’m thrilled and honored that the constituents of the 5th Senate District placed their trust in me,” Rhoads told Herald reporters on Tuesday night. “We’ve worked very hard to represent their values, to work

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By CHARLES SHAW

cshaw@liherald.com

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Laura gillen declared victory in the race in new York’s 4th Congressional district, potentially unseating incumbent Congressman anthony d’esposito. for their safety, to work for their prosperity. I’m looking forward to continuing to get to do that work.” On the Assembly side, David McDonough, also a Republican, won re-election over challenger Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco. Republican Assemblyman John Mikulin also celebrated re-election Tuesday night, defeating Democratic challenger Harpreet Toor. “Thank you for the support,” Mikulin said of those who voted for him. “I look forward to getting back to work for the

people at home.” In the Town of Hempstead, Councilman Chris Schneider, a Republican, won a full term with over 35,000 votes, defeating Democratic challenger Kevan Abrahams. “To my constituents, the trust that they’re placing in me means the world to me,” Schneider said. “This is the honor of my professional life, and I’m so touched by it.” Incumbent Cong ressman Andrew Garbarino won reelection against challenger Rob Lubin.

ElEction RESUltS Office

Leading

Opponent

2nd congressional District

andrew garbarino (R) .....71.05%

Rob Lubin (d) ..........28.92%

4th congressional District

Laura gillen (d) ............... 50.77%

anthony d’esposito (R) ..49.08%

State Senate District 5

Steve Rhoads (R) ...........61.64%

Lisa Lin (d)..............38.24%

Assembly District 14

david Mcdonough (R) ....64.30%

ellen Lederer deFrancesco (d) ...35.64%

Assembly District 17

John Mikulin (R) .............65.64%

Harpreet toor (d).....34.25%

Hempstead council Member District 5 Christopher Schneider (R) ..... 56.19%

Kevan abrahams (d) ......43.76%

unofficial results as of midnight eSt Wednesday

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