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Jesse Hamilton, senator-elect from the 20th district.
A host of competitive legislative races in Kings County drew voter numbers that, while still low, exceeded statewide figures, according to early estimates.
The state senator and co-majority leader easily beat a challenge from Oliver Koppell. With one tight race still to be decided, sitting lawmakers batted five for six on primary night.
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