Republican Mark Teixeira and Democrat Kristin Hook are running for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat.
Teixeira advanced from a crowded Republican primary field, while Hook beat two other contenders in the Democratic primary.
Early voting for the general election starts Oct. 19 and ends Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3. For more information on voting procedures, visit your county’s website. For more election coverage, visit www.communityimpact.com.
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