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Democrat Maloney wins 5-way 18th District race

Democratic congressional candidate Sean Patrick Maloney speaks to

Photo credit: Faye Murman | Democratic congressional candidate Sean Patrick Maloney speaks to a crowd of supporters after his Democratic primary victory at Teamsters Local 445 in Rock Tavern. (June 26, 2012)

Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney edged out two mayors, a cardiologist and a street vendor who foiled the Times Square car bombing to win Tuesday's 18th Congressional District primary, setting the stage for a challenge against Republican Nan Hayworth in November.

With 99 percent of the ballots counted, Maloney garnered 48.5 percent on a day characterized by low voter turnout, confusion over the...

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