By anyone’s account, Democrats were routed in the 2021 elections. Both locally and nationwide, November’s elections saw a surge of Republicans elected, as motivated voters turned out in record numbers to support GOP candidates.
Long Island, which is largely considered a bellwether on the nation’s political mood, was the epicenter of the nation’s “red wave” and a man who helped turn the tide is Jesse Garcia, chairman of the Suffolk County GOP. He’s one of New York State’s most effective Republican leaders.
