The Trump win is sending shockwaves throughout the country. But his good news keeps rolling in.
Because Trump just received a report out of Congress that changes everything.
Donald Trump had a successful four years in his first term even without a friendly Congress for half of it. Democrats took the U.S. House in 2018, and the U.S. Senate was still filled with RINOs who would do anything to prevent him from getting his agenda done.
The story is now completely different. The U.S. Senate make up is going to be completely different, with individuals like Mitt Romney either already out of the Congressional upper chamber or on their way out. The GOP has installed new Trump-friendly Senators in Congress who, at the time, say they are willing to work with him.
The Senate was already a likely win for Donald Trump and the Republicans, though. The Democrats were defending twice as many seats as the Republicans were, making it unlikely that the Democrats could hold onto the majority there. The big news is that the GOP has won a handful of elections in the U.S. House that, at the time of writing, currently means Donald Trump is looking at a GOP-controlled U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
Mike Lawler Wins Reelection in New York’s 17th District, Solidifying GOP Majority Efforts
Rep. Mike Lawler, a freshman Republican from New York, secured a decisive victory over former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones in the state’s 17th Congressional District during Tuesday’s elections. With nearly 77% of votes counted by 2:11 a.m. EST, Lawler was leading by a margin of roughly 13 percentage points, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. The Associated Press officially declared Lawler the projected winner at 5:30 a.m. EST.
Shortly after the results were in, Lawler declared victory on X (formerly Twitter) at 11:56 p.m. EST, boasting, “What an absolute a**-kicking.” Addressing supporters, he added, “The Hudson Valley told Mondaire Jones to beat it.”
Lawler’s win is a significant boost for House Republicans, who were counting on his reelection to maintain the party’s narrow majority in the chamber. His victory came after a particularly contentious and hard-fought campaign, which saw both candidates exchanging heated rhetoric. Jones had labeled Lawler a “fascist,” while Lawler referred to Jones as a “socialist.”
The race was notably competitive, especially with the district’s sizable Orthodox Jewish community, which both campaigns viewed as a critical demographic. Lawler’s strong stance in support of Israel, including his vocal condemnation of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, likely helped him gain favor among these voters, especially amid Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
On October 25, the Cook Political Report shifted its rating for the race from “toss-up” to “lean Republican,” signaling the tightening competition. Despite this, Lawler’s victory signals strength for the GOP in this district, which is seen as a key battleground in the battle for House control.
However, other Republican incumbents in New York faced more difficult races, potentially putting the party’s chances of holding the House at risk.
In a closely watched race in central New York, Democratic challenger John Mannion defeated Rep. Brandon Williams, a Republican, in New York’s 22nd District. Williams, who had been considered one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents due to redistricting, saw his chances further diminished as the district shifted toward Democrats.
Similarly, in New York’s 19th District, Democratic candidate Josh Riley narrowly defeated Rep. Marc Molinaro by roughly four points. Riley, who had outraised Molinaro by more than $3 million, secured a significant fundraising advantage that helped propel his campaign.
Meanwhile, in New York’s 4th District, Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito found himself trailing Democratic challenger Laura Gillen by a slim margin of 0.2 percentage points with more than 95% of the vote counted. The race, which has not yet been called at the time of writing, is particularly significant due to the district’s heavy lean toward Democrats. In 2020, President Biden won the district by over 14 points, making D’Esposito’s reelection bid one of the toughest in the country for a Republican incumbent.
Gillen, who declared victory on X at 12:08 a.m. EST, said, “In this campaign, the voters of this district chose common sense over chaos and corruption. It is the honor of my lifetime to be the next Congresswoman from the Fourth Congressional District.”
As several key races continue to unfold, particularly in California, the outcome of these contests will play a pivotal role in determining the future balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Results from these battleground states are not expected until later this week, leaving the final tally for House control still uncertain.
Stay tuned to the Conservative Column.
