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Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro lost to his Democratic challenger Josh Riley by just over 5,000 votes, according to unofficial results. In a video released by his campaign Tuesday evening, he thanked volunteers, supporters and staff, and congratulated Riley.

In a major upset, Democrat Josh Riley unseated Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro in New York’s 19th Congressional District. The results marked the close of a competitive, expensive and contentious race, one of several districts New York Democrats hoped to flip in their favor.

Unofficial results show Riley leading Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro by fewer than 4,000 votes. Riley declared victory during a speech in Ithaca Tuesday night. Molinaro did not concede, arguing there are still absentee and affidavit ballots to be counted.

Working Families Party and UAW members gathered to present their final message on the last day of early voting.

New York’s 19th Congressional District is one of the most expensive and competitive races in the country. The Republican incumbent, Rep. Marc Molinaro, is seeking a second term.

New York’s 19th Congressional District is one of the most expensive and competitive races in the country. It is a rematch between the Republican incumbent, Rep. Marc Molinaro, who is seeking a second term, and his Democratic challenger, Josh Riley.

Sparks were flying Thursday evening in a debate between the candidates running for New York’s 19th Congressional District.

With less than 100 days until Election Day, Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley have been criticizing each other during press conferences, over social media and in attack ads. One issue that keeps coming up is immigration.

Democrats praised the decision, with some calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new nominee. Meanwhile, some Republicans say Biden should resign now.

Broome County native Josh Riley said he’s confident in his chances seeking a rematch against Rep. Marc Molinaro in 2024.