Politics & Government
2016 Election Preview: 8th State Assembly District
Incumbent Michael Fitzpatrick is being challenged by Richard Macellaro.
It’s that time of year again.
In addition to electing the next President of the United States, local voters will get a chance to vote for the representative of New York's 8th state assembly district this Election Day.
Here’s a complete check on everything you need to know before heading out to the polls this November.
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Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
Polling Times: Polls will open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Candidates: Incumbent Republican candidate Michael Fitzpatrick will be challenged by Democratic candidate Richard Macellaro.
Websites:
Fitzpatrick: assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Michael-J-Fitzpatrick
Macellaro: suffolkcountydems.com/candidate/richard-s-macellaro
District: The eight state assembly district covers: Brentwood, Commack, Fort Salonga, Hauppauge, Kings Park, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Ronkonkoma, Smithtown, St. James, Head of the Harbor, Islandia, Nissequogue and Village of the Branch.
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