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Republican Nick Langworthy won reelection to New York’s 23rd Congressional seat on Tuesday. Unofficial results show Langworthy held onto the seat with more than 60 percent of the votes compared to his challenger, Democrat Aaron Gies, who took just under 40 percent] of the vote tally.

Republican incumbent lawmakers and candidates rallied together in Elmira on Wednesday at the Elk’s Lodge downtown. The event was meant to get voters to the polls for Election Day and showcased the GOP ticket for state and federal office.

WSKG's Elmira-Corning reporter Natalie Abruzzo has been following Democratic candidate Aaron Gies as he campaigns across the district. She spoke with News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about the campaign.

New York Congressional District 23 includes Tioga, Chemung, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties and parts of Steuben, Schuyler, Erie and Niagara counties.

Incumbent Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy and Democratic challenger Aaron Gies faced off during a live one-hour debate hosted by NextStar Media Group's WETM News in Elmira. WSKG Elmira-Corning reporter Natalie Abruzzo spoke with WSKG News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about some highlights from the debate.

Elmira news outlet WETM hosted the only confirmed scheduled debate for the candidates in the 23rd Congressional District (NY23) race on Tuesday.

Aaron Gies, the Democratic Party and Working Families Party candidate for New York’s 23rd Congressional District (NY23), said he is not familiar with the details of the Cornell University alleged sexual assault case filed by “Jane Doe” on Sept. 14, but he is open to reviewing Title IX if elected in November.

Local organizations continue to endorse Aaron Gies, the Democratic candidate for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, as he faces scrutiny over his brother-in-law’s criminal history.

Two Democratic candidates looking to challenge Republican Nick Langworthy in the midterms for the 23rd Congressional District seat will begin collecting signatures Feb. 24 for ballot positions in the June primaries.

Langworthy, a Republican, represents New York’s 23rd congressional district, including Tioga and Chemung counties and parts of Schuyler and Steuben counties.