Laura Gillen
Former Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen declared victory against Republican U.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito in the 4th Congressional District on Tuesday night, giving Democrats a sweep of congressional seats in Nassau County.
The state Board of Elections showed Gillen defeated D’Esposito by 182,771 to 176,623 – less than 2 percentage points.
U.S Rep Tom Suozzi declared victory against Republican Mike LiPetri in the 3rd Congressional District at the Democratic watch party at the Garden City Hotel.