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Republicans Disappointed as D’Esposito Declines House Run

4/15/2026

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Anthony D’Esposito, the Labor Department’s inspector general and former Republican congressman, chose not to run for his Long Island House seat.
Republicans were disappointed because the seat could help keep House control.
The same day, party leaders highlighted backup candidate Jeanine C. Driscoll, a local tax receiver.
Driscoll faces a tough race against Democratic incumbent Laura Gillen due to late entry and underfunding.

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Anthony D’Esposito, the Labor Department’s inspector general and former Republican congressman, chose not to run for his Long Island House seat.
Republicans were disappointed because the seat could help keep House control.
The same day, party leaders highlighted backup candidate Jeanine C. Driscoll, a local tax receiver.
Driscoll faces a tough race against Democratic incumbent Laura Gillen due to late entry and underfunding.