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NYS Senate - District 8
Long Island - Nassau County, south shore
Democrat Dave Dennenberg is Democrat on the ballot running against Republican Michael Venditto. However, Dennenberg recently dropped out after his former law partners accused him of stealing funds through improper billing and expenses. This is an open seat, as Senator Charles Fuschillo resigned in December of 2013 to serve as the CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Location: The 8th district is located on the south shore of Nassau County. Click here for a map of the district.
Candidates: (in alphabetical order)
David Denenberg (D)
Michael Venditto (R)
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Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.