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LaLota Defeats Avlon in 1st Congressional District Race

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Chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Party Jesse Garcia and U.S. Representative Nick LaLota. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

Chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Party Jesse Garcia and U.S. Representative Nick LaLota. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota delivers a victory speech in his bid for a second term at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Democratic candidates John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Democratic candidates John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Former Congressman Tim Bishop with Democratic candidates, John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Former Congressman Tim Bishop with Democratic candidates, John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at the rally in Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota gives a victory speech on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota gives a victory speech on Tuesday night. BRENDAN J. O'REILLY

Christopher Walsh on Nov 5, 2024
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota has prevailed in his first reelection bid in the 1st District, holding off a challenge from the author, columnist and former CNN anchor John Avlon. With... more

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