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Johnson to appeal ruling of Martins victory

Craig Johnson will appeal a ruling that named

Photo credit: NY State Senate | Craig Johnson will appeal a ruling that named Jack Martins the winner of the 7th State Senate District.

Democratic State Sen. Craig Johnson of Port Washington filed a notice of appeal Monday of a judge's ruling certifying Republican Jack Martins as the winner of the election in the 7th State Senate District, his attorney said.

"We are optimistic that justice will be served on appeal," attorney Steven Schlesinger said. Schlesinger had argued in state Supreme Court that a hand count of all 85,000...

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