GOP congressional candidate George Demos last week announced he has $2.1 million in his campaign fund, with $200,000 of it from 250 individual donors in the past three months.

Campaign manager Kevin Tschirhart said Demos provided a $1 million loan on top of another $1 million he and his wife put in last October. Demos will likely face State Sen. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) in a primary to oppose Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton).

Zeldin, backed by much of the Republican and Conservative establishment, declined to divulge numbers before a Jan. 31 filing but said he'll have the resources needed. Edward Cox, state GOP chairman, said, "Demos is committing political malpractice by interfering with Long Islanders' best shot" against Bishop.-- Rick Brand

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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