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Murphy wins race in NY-20!
Apr 29, 2009 | Posted by Katie

Last Friday, the race for the Congressional seat previously held by now-Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was decided, and another progressive - Scott Murphy (D-NY) will be added to the Congressional ranks.

Quite a victory considering that six weeks before the election, polls showed Republican James Tedisco holding a 20 point lead over the relatively unknown Murphy.

Tedisco conceded on Friday afternoon after the New York Board of Elections’ recount showed Murphy in the lead by 399 votes. Sends a strong message of public support for Obama and progressives in Congress.

 

tags house election news, scott murphy, new york (all tags)


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