<p>Ricardo Montano, 61, of <a href="/topics/Brentwood%2C_NY">Brentwood</a>, is seeking his fifth term. Once again, the Democrat from <a href="/topics/Central_Islip%2C_NY">Central Islip</a> is unopposed.</p>

Ricardo Montano, 61, of Brentwood, is seeking his fifth term. Once again, the Democrat from Central Islip is unopposed.

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