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The Huntington Republican Party has moved from its home at 690 New York Ave. The new location is 229 Main St., Suite 204, Huntington. Democrats are kicking off the campaign for Nancy Goroff in the First Congressional District on Jan. 18. Location to be announced. Read More …
Nancy Goroff, a Democrat who is running against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the First Congressional District, reported Friday that she had raised more than $600,000 during the first quarter of her campaign. “I’m honored by the enthusiasm and strong showing of support for my Read More …
A state court ruled Tuesday that congressional maps devised a year ago had to be redrawn for the next election. The 4-3 decision by the state Court of Appeals means that the Democrats could capture more districts throughout the state in the next election. The Read More …
Former State Sen. James Gaughran has filed papers to run for Congress representing the First District, according to the Federal Elections Commission. The Democrat will challenge incumbent Nick LaLota in 2024 for the district, which includes Huntington under redistricting that took effect this year. The Read More …
The election of US Rep George Santos has provoked an outpouring of stories that challenge his accounts of his heritage, work history, finances, stories of personal losses and more. Here are just a few of the reports. NY Times: Who Is Rep. George Santos? His Read More …
Nick LaLota was sworn in as a member of the 118th Congress early Saturday morning after a weeklong struggle amongst Republicans and 15 rounds of voting to elect a speaker of the House of Representatives. “It took longer than expected, but it is an incredible Read More …
Questions about US Rep-elect George Santos, including his connections to Huntington, continued Monday even as he is scheduled to be sworn into office on Tuesday. Meanwhile, The New York Times, which broke the story about Santos’ false claims about work, identity, college and more, reported Read More …
When Congressman-elect Nick LaLota takes office next week, he will continue to use the Huntington office of outgoing US Rep. Tom Suozzi, at least for now. Lauren Lembo, the former Town of Huntington public information officer who has become LaLota’s district director, said the office Read More …
US Rep-elect Nick LaLota said Tuesday that fellow congressman-elect George Santos should be investigated after the latter admitted to fabricating several claims about his work and educational record. “House Republicans like me are eager to be sworn in and focus on our commitment to America Read More …
The campaign of U.S. Rep.-elect Nick LaLota is surveying residents about the top issues Republicans should take up when the new House session opens in January. The Republican, who will succeed Rep. Lee Zeldin in the First Congressional District that has expanded into Huntington, lists Read More …
Republican Nick LaLota defeated Bridget Fleming for Congress in the 1st District in Tuesday’s election. At 1:58 am, Tuesday, LaLota issued the following statement declaring victory: “Thank you to my wife Kaylie and our three awesome daughters Maggie Rae, Reagan Elizabeth, and Brooke Murphy for Read More …
Candidates for the First Congressional District faced off Tuesday in an online debate on issues of interest to senior citizens. The debate, hosted by the media company City & State and sponsored by the AARP, covered Social Security, taxes, Medicare, home healthcare and other topics. Read More …