Collins Wins In 27th Congressional District

The race for the 27th Congressional district here in New York was called early Wednesday morning. 

Republican Chris Collins has narrowly defeated incumbent Kathy Hochul. 

Collins is the former Erie County Executive.  He won Erie County and that set off an early morning celebration just after 12:30. 

Collins says, "I'm humbled by this win.  I can promise all the constituents in the 27th district we're gonna work for more jobs in America, we're gonna work for less spending in Washington, and we're gonna work to make sure we're energy independent." 

Around 2 o'clock Wednesday morning Hochul released a statement which read,

"Early this morning I called Chris Collins and congratulated him on being elected to Congress.  I encourage him to work across the aisle and offered to assist him in any way I can.  I also volunteered to help him make a smooth transition in January to ensure our constituents are well served.  Congress can do better, and the people of this country deserve better than what Washington has given them."