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Homegrown GOP contender might join Bishop race

February 20, 2010 8:11 PM By RICK BRAND rick.brand@newsday.com

Quick ReadAssemb. Michael Fitzpatrick, 52, said late last week he is "seriously exploring" joining the 1st District race.

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick with the Suffolk County Homeowners

Photo credit: NEWSDAY/Audrey C.Tiernan | Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick with the Suffolk County Homeowners Tax Reform Commission. (January 11, 2007)

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A homegrown elected Republican has finally sprouted among the imported contenders and returning sons elbowing each other for the right to take on Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) in November.

Assemb. Michael Fitzpatrick, 52, a 23-year electoral veteran, said late last week he is "seriously exploring" joining the 1st District race. He was to meet with town GOP leader William Ellis this weekend...

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