Suffolk County Republican Party Chairman Jesse Garcia and U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota. BRANDAN J. O’REILLY

U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota gives a victory speech for his bid for a second term Tuesday night at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. BRANDAN J. O’REILLY

U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota gives a victory speech for his bid for a second term Tuesday night at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. BRANDAN J. O’REILLY

U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota gives a victory speech for his bid for a second term Tuesday night at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. BRANDAN J. O’REILLY

Candidate John Avlon at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Democratic candidates John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on Nov. 4. DANA SHAW

Former Congressman Tim Bishop with Democratic candidates John Avlon, Tommy John Schiavoni and Sarah Anker at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on Nov. 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

Candidate John Avlon at a rally at Agawam Park in Southampton on November 4. DANA SHAW

U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota gives a victory speech Tuesday night. BRANDAN J. O’REILLY