<p>Thomas F. Barraga, 72, of West Islip, is running unopposed on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines. He has served in the Suffolk County Legislature since 2006.</p>

Thomas F. Barraga, 72, of West Islip, is running unopposed on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines. He has served in the Suffolk County Legislature since 2006.

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Suffolk 11th District: candidate is unopposed

Thomas F. Barraga is running unopposed on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines. 

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