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Democrat Kathy Hochul Wins New York’s 26th District Seat

August 14, 2013

Democrat Kathy Hochul will be representing New York’s 26th congressional district in Congress. The Erie County clerk won in a special election Tuesday defeating Assemblywoman Jane Corwin (R) and businessman Jack Davis, who was running under the banner of the Tea Party.  New York’s 26th District –  formerly represented by Rep. Chris Lee (R), who resigned after […]

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