Rep. Max Rose, D-N.Y., conceded to Republican Congresswoman-elect Nicole Malliotakis, pledging in a statement on Thursday to work toward a "smooth transition" of power. Rose, considered a moderate Democrat, was elected in 2018 to represent New York's 11th district, which includes Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn. The seat was previously Republican and carried by Trump in 2016 with a 10-point lead over former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. GOP'S NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS DECLARES VICTORY IN NY OVER REP. MAX ROSEBy the end of election night last week, Malliotakis had a nearly 16-point lead over Rose. Malliotakis declared victory a little over an hour after polls closed, but Rose said it was too early to declare a winner.

Source: Fox News November 12, 2020 20:37 UTC