Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) beat back a spirited challenge by former state Assemblyman Mike LiPetri in New York’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday.

The Associated Press called the race for Suozzi at 2:04 p.m. on Wednesday. He garnered 55% against LiPetri’s 45%, with 97% of the vote counted.

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