BUFFALO, N.Y. — Democrat Max Della Pia has conceded to Republican Nick Langworthy in the race for the 23rd U.S. Congressional district.
The Associated Press declared Langworthy the winner shortly before 11 p.m.
Della Pia made the announcement during a speech shortly after polls closed.
Langworthy also spoke, declaring victory.
In 2016, Langworthy was appointed by then President Donald Trump to the executive committee of his transition team. Langworthy received an endorsement from Trump last month.
The 23rd Congressional District is currently being held by Joseph Sempolinski, who won a special election after U.S. Rep. Tom Reed resigned. Semplolinski defeated Della Pia for the seat.
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