Democrat Josh Riley, who left a major law firm to run for Congress, lost his race in upstate New York to a GOP veteran in a close contest.
Marc Molinaro, Dutchess County’s executive, bested Riley, according to Associated Press. Molinaro won in the 19th congressional district, which includes parts of the Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley, and Riley’s hometown of Endicott.
Molinaro’s win is a bright spot for a House Republicans, who are underperforming their hopes for a wave of victories in the midterm elections. While final results aren’t in, Republicans look to have a narrow majority in the chamber.
The 41-year-old ...
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