Republicans Score Major Victory in New York State

The GOP took control over Long Island’s two counties after GOP candidate Ed Romaine won on Tuesday.

Voters cast their ballot in an election in New York state on Nov. 6, 2018. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

The Republican Party took control over Long Island’s two counties after GOP candidate Ed Romaine defeated Democrat David Calone to become Suffolk County executive.

The GOP now is in charge of both Suffolk and Nassau counties with Mr. Romaine’s win. Election data shows that he took 56 percent of the vote.