Freshman Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is getting another term, handily defeating Democratic challenger John Avlon in a battle for a congressional seat on Long Island’s East End, projections show. LaLota scooped up 47% of votes compared to Avlon’s 41% with nearly every election district reporting,

NEW YORK - This Election Day, some voters on Long Island are choosing between first-term Republican incumbent Nick LaLota and Democratic challenger John Avlon for the U.S. House seat to represent New York's 1st congressional district.

Rep. Nick LaLota, a Republican who represents Long Island, defeated Democratic challenger John Avlon in Tuesday’s election, keeping the island’s eastern end in GOP hands and giving the