Former CNN anchor John Avlon gave up his lucrative job to risk it all and pursue a congressional seat, leaving himself open to public scrutiny in the process.

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota retained his seat in the House with a win over John Avlon, a former CNN political analyst. LaLota, a first-term congressman, represents the 1st Congressional District that includes Suffolk County and stretches from the eastern tip of Long Island to the New York City suburbs, per KTLA.

Former CNN anchor John Avlon, who was among the network’s fiercest critics of former President Trump, lost his bid to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District.

The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.

Former CNN anchor John Avlon was defeated Tuesday night in his bid to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District in the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. Avlon, who ran as a Democrat, lost to Republican Rep.