New York Republicans Win 5 Competitive House Seats

Republicans scored several wins in competitive House races in one of the country’s bluest states, seizing a seat in a district once seen as a Democratic stronghold while vying to pick up seats in areas that their party hasn’t claimed for years.
By Nov. 9, Republicans have secured 10 Congressional seats from New York, expanding by two their representation in the state’s delegation to Washington from two years ago. They also have a 1.3 percent lead in one of two remaining races that has yet to see a winner.
In a state that has twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans, the GOP has benefited from voter dissatisfaction and a more friendly political map. The Republicans also saw a strong showing on Long Island that helped them sweep all four races in the area….}