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Update, Dec 1st: Suozzi concedes to Mangano. Democrat incumbent defeated by challenger. Story: here.
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Thanks to the Times Union, New York state political blog, for the link.
(Excerpt from) The New York Times
Vote Recount in Nassau Approaches Completion
By Angela Macropoulos / November 29, 2009
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nearly three weeks after Election Day, the recount in the race for Nassau County executive is expected to conclude on Monday. Edward P. Mangano, the Republican challenger, has a slight lead over the Democratic incumbent, Thomas R. Suozzi…
As of Wednesday, with all but a handful of the ballots counted, Mr. Suozzi trailed by 217 votes…
It is still unclear when the election results will be certified. On Wednesday, lawyers for the candidates are to appear in State Supreme Court to report final tallies agreed on by both sides and to discuss more than 500 votes for which objections have been filed.
Steven R. Schlesinger, a lawyer for Mr. Suozzi, said he would meet with Democratic county officials and Mr. Suozzi on Tuesday to discuss several technical challenges, including a possible request for a new election…
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