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Legis. Scannell v. challenger Browne: Democrats predict victory

Tuesday November 3, 2009 10:05 PM By Dan Janison

Jay Jacobs, state and Nassau Democratic chair, expressed confidence as of 10 p.m. that Joseph Scannell is beating Chris Browne in one of the three most hotly contested races in the county legislature....

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