Democrat McMahon Wins House Seat Vacated by Fossella

The city's congressional delegation will be made entirely of Democrats for the first time in 35 years

In New York City, Democrat Michael McMahon defeated Republican Bob Straniere for the Staten Island seat being vacated by disgraced Rep. Vito Fossella, meaning the city's congressional delegation will be made entirely of Democrats for the first time in 35 years.

Fossella decided to retire after a drunken driving arrest led to revelations he had fathered a child from an extramarital affair. The tumult in the 13th congressional district, which includes part of Brooklyn, left local Republicans badly fractured.

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