# Rep. Laura Gillen wins key Long Island congressional race crucial to helping decide who holds onto House

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rep-laura-gillen-wins-key-long-island-congressional-race-crucial-to-helping-decide-who-holds-onto-house/
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:46:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T05:09:20+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/us-news/rep-laura-gillen-wins-key-long-island-congressional-race-crucial-to-helping-decide-who-holds-onto-house/
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Laura Gillen retained New York’s 4th District seat.
- She beat Jeanine Driscoll by more than 16 points.
- Gillen raised about $6 million; Driscoll raised $684,000.

## Summary

Laura Gillen won re-election in New York’s 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jeanine Driscoll and retaining a seat that was seen as important to control of the House. Gillen said voters wanted a different direction on national policy and the cost of living.

Gillen received 57.9% of the vote to Driscoll’s 41.8%, a margin of more than 16 points. The district has shifted between parties in recent elections: Gillen lost to Republican Anthony D’Esposito in 2022, then beat him in 2024. Her campaign raised about $6 million, compared with Driscoll’s $684,000; Driscoll’s platform included tax relief, support for ICE and police, while Gillen highlighted federal funding for Long Island, lower costs and abortion access.

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