Sen. Stewart-Cousins beats Perez in District 35 primary

Sen. Stewart-Cousins beats Perez in District 35 primary

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State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins defeated Westchester County Legislator Virginia Perez in Thursday's state Senate District 35 contest.

Stewart-Cousins has held her spot in the district for 12 years. Perez campaigned saying it was time for new blood in Albany.

Stewart-Cousins will face no opposition in the general election this November.

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