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Suffolk Democratic lawmakers hanging onto majority

William J. Lindsay, (D-8th District), second from left,

Photo credit: John Dunn | William J. Lindsay, (D-8th District), second from left, receives applause after being reelected. (Nov. 3, 2009)

Democrats in the Suffolk County Legislature hung on to their majority last night, but appeared to have lost a seat, giving Republicans an unexpected lift.

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With all 51 precincts reporting in the 4th District, Republican challenger Thomas Muratore had 51 percent and Brian Beedenbender (D-Centereach) had 49 percent.

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