<p>Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was &quot;fired up&quot;&nbsp;as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.</p>


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Democrat John Avlon concedes race in the 1st Congressional District to Republican Nick LaLota.

'We fought the good fight' 

Andrew Garbarino claimed victory in his re-election bid to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

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Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was "fired up" as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.

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In other state legislative races, GOP incumbent Jack Martins in Nassau's 7th State Senate District beat Democrat Kim Keiserman.

Bynoe beats Montefinise for 6th State Senate district seat

The ballots cast in four congressional races on Long Island could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

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Early results showed Democrats with a chance of gaining a net three seats of the seven considered "in play" across New York.

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Assemb. Ed Flood (R-Port Jefferson) who was disbarred as an attorney this fall, was neck-and-neck with Democrat Rebecca Kassay in the 4th District.

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Early results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections after the polls closed showed broad support for the measure, Proposal 2, with 72% in the 1,039 districts.

Voters approve new tax for better water, sewer systems

Long Islanders cast ballots for president, a U.S. senator, House members and state legislators, as well as ballot measures.

 Long Islanders turn out in droves to decide the next president and other races

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Four congressional races on Long Island could change the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

 'This one is a game changer nationally'

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson speaks with some first time voters on Long Island.

'Young voters have traditionally not turned out'

A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

'We'll continue being annoyed'

"I have real concerns about the direction of the Republican party," former VP Mike Pence said at an LIA luncheon, and would not say if was planning to vote for former President Donald Trump. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I haven't endorsed our ticket'  

 Experts say there are about 20 downtown areas across the county that would benefit from an expanded sewer system. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'I think we need clean water'

Some Long Islanders waited over two hours to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting. 

Early voting begins at LI polling places

A new Siena College Research Institute poll shows former President Donald Trump is trailing Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race among registered voters statewide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Double-digit lead in New York poll

As Election Day nears, there are two pivotal congressional races on Long Island, the 1st and 4th districts, which are drawing national attention. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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