In suburban New York, Republicans won victories due to voter frustration with one-party Democratic rule.

On Thursday, Congressman Mike Lawler, a New York Republican who secured a crucial win for the GOP, told Planet Chronicle that voters in the state are disillusioned with the continuous rule of the Democratic Party.

If Republicans manage to gain a slim majority in the House, they will control the lower chamber of Congress and have a unified federal government until at least 2026, two days after the election.

With a 6.8-point victory, Lawler defeated his Democratic opponent, former Rep. Mondaire Jones, in his race, earning 52.4 percent of the vote.

New York congressional district 17, represented by Lawler, is situated just north of New York City and is predominantly suburban and middle-class. Politically, the district is evenly divided between the two major parties, making it a highly sought-after district for both sides. The Democrats invested heavily in an attempt to turn the seat red.

One of the most expensive House races in the country was the race that ended.

In addition to winning in district 13, Republicans also secured victories in nearby districts 1, 11, and 12, all of which are suburban areas near New York City.

Ultimately, New Yorkers' concerns over inflation, the cost of living, and crime propelled Lawler to victory.

""In New York, where Democrats control everything and have created an affordability crisis, a crime crisis, and a migrant crisis, voters are demanding that we prioritize the economy, the border, and international crises in our policies," Lawler stated."

Lawler homed in on the border crisis as especially important to his constituents.

"The unfathomable number of migrants that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris allowed into the United States over the past three and a half years has resulted in a crisis in states like New York, where they're spending billions of dollars."

The New York state Republican Party's victories were driven by President-elect Trump's clear messaging on issues that matter to voters, according to David Laska, spokesperson for the party.

In the presidential race, Vice-president Kamala Harris won New York with a vote share that was nearly 6 percent less than Biden's in 2020.

"Kamala Harris attempted to campaign on feelings. What does that even mean? That's a joke," he said. "President Trump focused on inflation and immigration as the key issues that mattered to Americans. As a result, Republicans won elections across the board."

Laska stated that Tuesday's election represents a shift in working-class voters' political alignment, as they no longer feel that the Democratic Party prioritizes their concerns. In essence, he explained that individuals were seeking change.

"New York is a blue state, but it's not progressive or woke blue. It's blue-collar blue, working-class blue. These are the old 'Reagan Democrats' we used to call them, and some of them are now 'Trump Democrats.' Looking back on this chapter of history, voters had economic and immigration concerns, which President Trump addressed. Kamala Harris did not speak to these concerns."