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Suffolk Democratic lawmakers hanging onto majority

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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