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LaLota leads tight race in NY-1; Murray threatens upset of Palumbo as Democrats surge nationally

by Nov 4, 2026
Rep. Nick LaLota held a narrow lead in his bid for a third term in Congress early Wednesday, while Democrat Chris Murray led State Sen. Anthony Palumbo in a potential upset of a longtime East End Republican legislator.