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Last Updated on Monday, 6 December 2010 02:27 Written by rslcpol Monday, 6 December 2010 02:27
After a lengthy recount, another chamber flips from Democrat control to Republican control.
From the Washington Post:
Republicans will regain control of the New York Senate after a recount completed Saturday handed control of a key seat on Long Island to the GOP candidate.
The final vote tally gave Republican Jack Martins a narrow win over Democratic Sen. Craig Johnson in the 7th Senate District. Johnson says he will appeal.
Democrats went into the November elections with a 32-30 Senate majority. They have controlled that chamber for two tumultuous years.
Justice Ira Warshawsky (war-SHAW’-skee) finished the recount Saturday morning, which gives the GOP a majority of at least two seats. A recount is still going on in one remaining race, but Republicans would retain control even if they lose.
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