Democrat Tom Suozzi came out on top in Tuesday’s special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District.

On the Long Island Railroad, voters told Spectrum News NY1 they’re relieved by the results in the wake of George Santos.

“I think that [George] Santos was an embarrassment. I think republicans are acting like idiots regarding the border and I think Suozzi’s a great guy,” said David, a commuter who voted for Suozzi.

One Queens man admitted Tuesday’s snow storm kept him and his wife from exercising their constitutional right.

“We didn’t vote because of the weather. It was hard to get out. My wife was more disappointed than I was. But we’re glad that Suozzi won,” he said.

Over 160,000 people cast ballots in the race, with Suozzi capturing around 54% of the vote over his Republican opponent, Mazi Pilip, who secured about 46%.

“I felt like she was very closed off so I felt like there weren’t many opportunities to interact with her,” said Ken, a commuter who cast his ballot for Suozzi.

Democrats hope Suozzi’s performance lends confidence ahead of the November election cycle.

But it was a tough road nonetheless, and to help with turning out both Democrats and Republicans paid to transport voters to the polls and hired plows to clear snowy roads.

They spent millions in the race, and yet, just one week before Election Day, a Siena College poll showed the opponents in almost a dead heat.

Throughout the race, Suozzi campaigned like he was behind.

Although he served as mayor of the city of Glencove, Nassau County Executive and even the district’s longtime, former congressional representative, Republican power has grown.

The party knocked out Democratic state legislators, as well as the county executive and district attorney, over the last three years.

Republicans say, they’re not giving up.

“I’d rather see some action than some words, at least I knew on the Mazi side it was a part that was kind of strong holding to the concept of securing up the borders and the security of the country,” said Joe, a commuter and Pilip supporter, adding that he would vote for her again should she run for a full term to the seat.

Once the election is certified, Suozzi’s win puts the balance in the House in nearly at a dead heat with Republicans holding just a few more seats.

Democrats are eyeing a pick up in another special election in New York’s 26th district.

Meanwhile, they are also targeting the other Republican representatives on Long Island and upstate, eager to claim victory and secure a majority in Congress.

They’re also hoping new congressional maps favor their voters, in New York’s ongoing redistricting process.