GOP Rep. Nick LaLota defeats Democrat John Avlon in battle for NY-1 Long Island House seat

Freshman Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is getting different term, handily defeating Democratic challenger John Avlon successful a conflict for a legislature spot connected Long Island’s East End, projections show.

LaLota scooped up 47% of votes compared to Avlon’s 41% pinch astir each predetermination territory reporting, preliminary results from Tuesday’s predetermination show.

Avlon conceded nan title conscionable earlier 11:15 p.m, pinch LaLota claiming victory.

“I americium profoundly honored that Long Islanders person entrusted maine to service successful Congress for different 2 years. Our convincing triumph reflects our committedness to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges, from securing nan separator and fighting precocious prices to expanding nan SALT conclusion cap,” LaLota said.

Rep. Nick Lalota sought a 2nd term. AP

John Avlon is simply a erstwhile speechwriter for Mayor Rudy Giuliani. AP

“Together, we campaigned connected results, pinch a grounds of bipartisan accomplishment that brought complete $150 cardinal to Suffolk County. I’m fresh to return to Washington and proceed representing each family, each business, and each organization successful this district.”

The conflict for nan District 1 spot saw Avlon, a erstwhile CNN commentator and onetime speechwriter for Mayor Rudy Giuliani, effort to champion LaLota among Suffolk County voters.

But LaLota blasted Avlon arsenic an elitist carpetbagger who, contempt his Sag Harbor residence, had deeper ties to Manhattan, wherever he keeps a $3.2 million Gramercy Park co-op.

Polls showed Avlon trailing LaLota earlier Election Day.