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Mejias concedes legislative race to challenger Belesi

Democratic Nassau County Legis. David Mejias of Farmingdale conceded defeat Monday to Republican challenger Joseph Belesi.

"I called Joe Belesi and congratulated him," Mejias said. "I told him I would do anything I could to aid in the transition."

The final, but unofficial tally showed Belesi with 7,404 votes to 7,236 for Mejias - a 168-vote margin that would not be affected by the 20...

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