- Rep. Dan Donovan, New York City's only Republican congressman, has defeated Michael Grimm, a former congressman, in his district's Republican primary.
- Donovan represents New York's 11th Congressional District, which covers Staten Island and part of Brooklyn.
- Grimm, who served more than seven months in prison after pleading guilty in 2014 to cheating the government out of taxes, was leading in at least one poll last month.
Rep. Dan Donovan, New York City's only Republican congressman, has survived a fierce challenge in the state's Republican primary from Michael Grimm, a former congressman who resigned to go to prison for tax fraud.
Donovan represents New York's 11th Congressional District, which covers Staten Island and part of Brooklyn. He will be seeking his third term.
Grimm served more than seven months in prison after pleading guilty in 2014 to cheating the government out of taxes at his Manhattan restaurant. He was leading in at least one poll when President Donald Trump weighed in on the race last month, urging voters to stick with Donovan.
Trump said in a tweet that a vote for Grimm risked handing the seat to Democrats. Following the election results, Trump congratulated Donovan on Twitter:
Tremendous win for Congressman Dan Donovan. You showed great courage in a tough race! New York, and my many friends on Staten Island, have elected someone they have always been very proud of. Congratulations!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 27, 2018
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