Democrats were hoping for a decisive victory in the special elections held in New York's 3rd electoral district. Democrat Tom Suozzi has prevailed over his rival, Republican Mazi Pilip, with almost 59% of support, compared to 41%.

The moderate Democrat has thus recovered the seat he occupied before it was taken from him by Santos last November. Recovering Santos' seat in the House of Representatives has been the first test of the election year for Democrats. Overcome, it opens a potential path to prevail in undecided suburban districts such as New York.