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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 14, 2026

In Setback for G.O.P., Trump Appointee Will Not Run for Swing House Seat

Representative Laura Gillen is seeking re-election in New York's Fourth District with a significant fundraising advantage over her new Republican opponent.

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In Setback for G.O.P., Trump Appointee Will Not Run for Swing House Seat
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Anthony D’Esposito, a Trump appointee and former congressman, declined to run for his former New York House seat, leaving Republicans with a late-starting, less-known candidate in a critical swing district.

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