Sanders delegate wins NY state election in district that voted big for Trump [View all]

[DonViejo]

BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 05/24/17 09:48 AM EDT

Democrat Christine Pellegrino has defeated her Republican challenger in a New York state special election in a district where President Trump won big in the 2016 presidential race.

Pellegrino, a delegate for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in 2016, defeated Republican challenger Thomas Gargiulo in the District 9 State Assembly Special election.

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"Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who worked so hard during my campaign," Pellegrino posted on her Facebook page. "I look forward to representing the people of the 9th Assembly District!"

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Some Democrats applauded the win on Twitter and warned that Republicans are at risk.

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In New Hampshire, Democrat Edith DesMarais also won a special election in the town of Wolfeboro, defeating Republican Matthew J. Planche. The special election was held for the seat of Republican Harold Parker, who resigned from the position. DesMarais is the first Democrat to ever be elected to a House seat in Wolfeboro, the Union Leader reported.

full article:
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/334890-sanders-delegate-wins-ny-state-election-in-district-that-voted-big-for