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GOP taps John Gomez to challenge Israel

Backed by boyhood friend Sean Hannity, John Gomez has won the Suffolk GOP nod to challenge Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) this fall.

Gomez, 47, of Bayport, is a former radio talk-show host who registered as a Republican in January. Suffolk Republican chairman John Jay LaValle Tuesday touted him as the best of the half-dozen candidates who sought the party's backing.

"He shares common...

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