Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, wins reelection in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Michael LiPetri in a rematch. The Washington Examiner reports the Associated Press called the race for Suozzi at 2:04 p.m. on Wednesday, with Suozzi receiving 55% to LiPetri’s 45% and 97% of votes counted.
Coverage frames the contest as politically significant on Long Island. The Washington Examiner describes LiPetri’s challenge as spirited and positioned the race as crucial, while the New York Post emphasizes the “rematch” aspect and notes LiPetri as Trump-backed. The Winnipeg Free Press also reports Suozzi’s reelection, though its provided summary contains no additional details.
