Politics & Government
Romaine Easily Wins Re-Election
Incumbent Republican wins fourth term with nearly 80 percent of the vote.
County Legis. Ed Romaine appears to have won re-election, easily beating Democratic challenger Trish Chiarmonte, with all of the region's election districts reporting.
Romaine, R-Center Moriches, unofficially holds 78 percent of votes.
"I want to thank the people of the first district for once again putting their faith in me," Romaine said. "I look forward to continuing to work on issues important to the residents of eastern Brookhaven and the North Fork."
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Chiarmonte did not campaign much, leaving the incumbent Republican to earn his fourth term handily.
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