VOTE 2024: Rep. Nick LaLota & John Avlon face off in News 12 debate

In a back-and-forth that was heated from the beginning, the candidates focused on issues like immigration, affordability, abortion rights and storm resiliency.

Kurt Semder

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Oct 23, 2024, 2:38 PM

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Updated 28 days ago

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Republican Rep. Nick LaLota and Democratic challenger John Avlon went head-to-head in a News 12 Vote 2024 debate Wednesday.

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In a back-and-forth that was heated from the beginning, the candidates focused on issues like immigration, affordability, abortion rights and storm resiliency.

You can see the full debate here.

Rich Barrabi speaks with Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer on the debate:

Chair of Suffolk County GOP Jesse Garcia on the debate:

Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on the debate:

Hofstra University Executive Dean of Suburban Studies Larry Levy on the debate:

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota breaks down the debate:

Democratic John Avlon breaks down the debate: