Congress 2024: Small Changes Made to Local House Districts As Dem. Candidates Drop Out

While most downstate districts remained nearly the same, much of Jackson Heights would now be in the overwhelmingly Democratic 14th District with U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortzez (D-Astoria, Castle Hill, Parkchester) and newly-sworn U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove, North Hempstead, Bayside) saw the 3rd Congressional District become slightly more Democratic, gaining Huntington Village while The Massapequas moved to the much more Republican-friendly 2nd District of U.S. Rep.  Andrew Garbarino (R-Babylon, Islip, Patchogue). Former State Sen. Jim Gaughran (D-Northport) and former Congressional aide Kyle Hill (D-Port Jefferson) both  ended Congressional bids for the 1st District against U.S. Rep.  Nick LaLota (R-Commack, Port Jefferson, Riverhead) after that district became more Republican.

While the 4th Congressional District did not change its boundaries, political speculation continues that  State Senator Kevin Thomas (D-Hempstead, Freeport, Rockville Centre) will  soon drop out of the Democratic primary to take on U.S. Rep.  Anthony D’Esposito (R-Town of Hempstead, Long Beach). This would likely clear the way for D’Esposito’s nationally-watched rematch with former Hempstead Town Supervisor  Laura Gillen. While D’Esposito defeated Gillen 52-48% in 2022, President Joe Biden easily carried the district with 57% of the vote in 2020.