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Hudson Valley primaries: Tea Party hopefuls await absentee ballot count

Republican state Sen. Steve Saland, left, is being

Photo credit: Handout | Republican state Sen. Steve Saland, left, is being challenged by Neil DiCarlo.

Two still-undecided, neck-and-neck Hudson Valley Republican primary contests may not be decided until Sept. 20 when absentee ballots are counted.

The cliffhanger in Putnam and Dutchess counties leaves respected incumbent Republican state Sen. Steve Saland barely hanging on by a lead of 42 votes after facing his first primary challenge in 32 years. Tea Party-backed contender Neil DiCarlo has...

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