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Rabbitt holds off McQuade to win a fifth Assembly term

Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt is congratulated by Kathy Gerstner,

Photo credit: Faye Murman | Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt is congratulated by Kathy Gerstner, of Warwick, at Murphy's Tavern in Greenwood Lakes. (Nov. 6, 2012)

Republican Ann Rabbitt headed off a determined challenge from Monroe Councilman Gerard McQuade Jr. to win a fifth Assembly term representing parts of Rockland and Orange counties.

Cheers erupted as Rabbitt announced her 98th Assembly District victory at Murphy's Tavern in Warwick.

Family and friends clapped and hugged one another, shouting, "Thank God!"

"I am truly humbled again...

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