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Looking Good for Murphy

Democrat Scott Murphy now leads by 273 votes in the still to be determined 20th Congressional District race. As of the end of day Friday, 4/17/09, the count stands at 79,839 votes for Murphy to 79,566 for Republican candidate Jim Tedisco.

It seems that Murphy has benefited from a significant number of Republican crossover votes. Although it is estimated that 51% of absentee votes were cast by Republicans and Conservatives (versus 32% by Democrats, Greens, and WFPs) it is Murphy, not Tedisco who has picked up the majority of absentee votes, winning 2,848 to 2,509.

Although Tedisco’s camp continues to challenge votes (48% of all the challenges cast were to registered Democratic, Green, or Working Families Party registrants) it is becoming increasingly likely that Scott Murphy’s lead will be clear and his victory undisputable.

Please check back for more information as it develops.