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Gershon Set for Rematch with Zeldin in 2020

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Perry Gershon casting his vote in East Hampton during the 2018 election. Michael Heller photo

Perry Gershon casting his vote in East Hampton during the 2018 election. Michael Heller photo 2018 Democratic Congressional Candidate Perry Gershon, along with wife Lisa and sons Logan and Marshall, cast their votes during the Democratic Primary Election at the East Hampton polling place at the East Hampton Fire Department headquarters on Tuesday, 6/26/18

author on Apr 10, 2019
Perry Gershon announced Saturday that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination to run for Congress in 2020, setting up a rematch between the East Hampton resident and Republican Congressman... more

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