Pilip sought to portray Suozzi, a former member of congress, as polished but not practical. “You know the difference between me and you?” the county legislator challenged. “You are a talker. I am the person who will deliver.” The heightened tensions on the debate stage ahead of the Tuesday vote underscored just how prized the parties consider the seat vacated by George Santos. A Republican victory would help the party grow its narrow majority in the House. A Democratic win would buoy a party that needs to flip seats in November to capture the gavel. The race is a statistical...