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Anthony D’Esposito Set to Reclaim House Seat in NY

1/9/2026

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Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), former Rep., is poised to reclaim his House seat as New York’s 4th District GOP nominee.
He will face Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen, who narrowly defeated him in 2024 after losing to him in 2022.
GOP insiders say he has strong support, with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman boosting turnout.
He may resign from his current federal position to run due to Hatch Act restrictions.

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Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), former Rep., is poised to reclaim his House seat as New York’s 4th District GOP nominee.
He will face Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen, who narrowly defeated him in 2024 after losing to him in 2022.
GOP insiders say he has strong support, with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman boosting turnout.
He may resign from his current federal position to run due to Hatch Act restrictions.