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November 8, 2017
Democrats flip two NY counties - Nassau and Westchester
The Democratic candidates declared victory, but their oppponents haven't conceded yet. Nassau County is part of GOP Rep Peter King's district, who won by a large margin in 2016. But these results may make him a little nervous, especially as Nassau County would be hurt badly.by tax reform.
November 8, 2017
Nassau County, NY Executive - one more local race to watch tonight
Nassau County voted for Clinton, but Republicans usually win the County Executive because democrats don't vote as much in off years. The outgoing executive is a republican indicted for corruption and decided not to run again. If Democrats win this, then its more evidence of democratic enthusiasm.
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