Republicans

Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) was reelected to a third term representing New York's 2nd Congressional District.

Republican incumbent Nick Lalota has declared victory over Democratic challenger John Alvon in New York's 1st Congressional District. He won six points over Alvon, cementing his second term in office.

Former Republican lawmaker Craig Miner has won the approval of a key legislative committee to serve as one of Connecticut's two state auditors.

Connecticut lawmakers are at odds over a bill that would begin to strengthen the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. Republicans say the proposal is an EV mandate in disguise — Democrats disagree.

Expelled Long Island congressman George Santos said he will challenge Republican Nick LaLota to represent New York’s first congressional district. The announcement was made during a visit to President Biden’s State of the Union address.

Republican lawmakers on Long Island say the plan to charge drivers who travel into Manhattan will hurt commuters and small businesses. They urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to drop her support for congestion pricing, calling it "highway robbery."

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the measure known as Clean Slate this week, allowing certain criminal records to be sealed. Republican lawmakers in Suffolk County say the new law is a blow to public safety.

The GOP flipped the Suffolk County executive seat and strengthened its supermajority in the county Legislature.

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace has now charged Santos, the freshman Republican from New York, with 23 felony charges including credit card fraud. He's also accused of stealing his donors' identities.

The Senate voted Tuesday night and early Wednesday for final passage of two election measures, one bringing early voting to Connecticut and another that will ask voters by referendum in 2024 to authorize no-excuse absentee voting.