Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) secured his seat in New York's 3rd Congressional District by defeating former Assemblyman Mike LiPetri, receiving 55% of the vote. The Associated Press called the race on Wednesday, noting that the contest was significant for both parties, though its importance diminished as Democrats won other races. Suozzi's centrist campaign contrasted with LiPetri's focus on working-class issues. The district is one of the wealthiest in New York and was previously won by Trump in 2024.
Key facts
- Tom Suozzi received 55% of the vote against Mike LiPetri's 45%.
- The Associated Press called the race for Suozzi on November 4, 2026.
- Suozzi is the only New York Democrat in a district won by Trump in 2024.
- LiPetri lost to Suozzi by 13,000 votes in the previous election.
- The 3rd District includes parts of northern Long Island.
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