Suozzi Discusses Winning Democratic Nomination

Fresh off his win against four other candidates to earn the democratic nomination for the 3rd congressional district, Tom Suozzi has a message for residents.

Suozzi earned about 33 percent of the vote, winning by about 2,500 votes, during the primary election and will now face Jack Martins (R) in the general election in November. After Suozzi’s win, Martins tweeted that he is glad he now knows who he is running against.

Below is Suozzi’s full statement following Tuesday’s primary election:

"I am so grateful and appreciative to the voters of the 3rd congressional district for supporting me in the Democratic Primary. It is clear the people in the district are looking for someone who has the ability to cut through the blame-game, finger-pointing and yelling that's coming out of Washington these days. I have a long record of taking on the special interests and extremist on both sides to make big changes that benefit my constituents. I look forward to meeting and talking to all of the voters and have a discussion with both sides on many of the issues to come up with solid solutions."

Read more about the democratic primary elections here.