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4. Kaminsky Leads by 780 Votes in Special Election to Replace Skelos

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:55 AM

Apr 2016

Kaminsky has claimed victory, but Christopher McGrath has not conceded with 2,719 absentee ballots still to be counted.

http://patch.com/new-york/fivetowns/s/fphr5/kaminsky-leads-by-780-votes-in-special-election-to-replace-skelos?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=politics%20%26%20government&utm_campaign=alert

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Despite the results, McGrath told Newsday that he was still not ready to concede. “This race is too close to call it will not be decided tonight,” he said according to Newsday. “All the votes will have to be counted in the coming days.”

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Kaminsky declares victory in 9th District Senate race [View all] cal04 Apr 2016 OP

Great news! hrmjustin Apr 2016 #1

Yes, it is cal04 Apr 2016 #3

I hope that holds up Renew Deal Apr 2016 #2

Kaminsky Leads by 780 Votes in Special Election to Replace Skelos cal04 Apr 2016 #4