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Fulton Daily News

Gov. Sets Special Election Date As Candidates For Congress Keep Moving

Gov. David Paterson Tuesday signed a proclamation that marks Nov. 3 as the date for the special election to replace McHugh, who was named Secretary of the Army by President Obama. The date is the same as the regular November elections, a move that will save the 11 counties of the 23rd Congressional District the expense of running a full election for just one office.

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Oswego Daily News

McHugh’s Confirmation This Week May Kickstart Congressional Race Here

<br />President Obama nominates John McHugh to become Secretary of the Army

The race to become the area’s Congressman may geet started sooner than expected.

The U.S. Senate’s Armed Services Committee has set this Thursday as the date for a confirmation hearing for John McHugh to become President Obama’s Secretary of the Army.  McHugh is a member of Congress serving the 23rd Congressional District.  Oswego County is one of the 11 counties in the sprawling district, which is larger than some states.

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