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George Maragos
George Maragos was the Nassau County comptroller from 2010 to 2017. He was elected to the office as a member of the Republican Party in 2009 and 2013, before registering as a member of the Democratic Party in 2017.[1][2][3]
Maragos was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from New York.
Elections
2012
Maragos ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing New York. He sought the nomination on the Republican ticket but did not appear on the primary ballot.[4]
Polls conducted prior to the June primary placed Maragos last in the Republican field.[1][5]
Maragos took a more conservative stance in the election. He criticized his opponents for not seeking to repeal New York's legalization of same-sex marriage.[6]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Watertown Daily Times, "In north country stop, Maragos touts conservatism, visits to region," June 24, 2012
- ↑ The Island Now, "George Maragos running as Democrat for county executive," December 31, 2016
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via form on September 1, 2019
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "List of Filings for June 26, 2012 Federal Primary," April 23, 2012
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2012 SENATE RACE RATINGS," May 31, 2012
- ↑ New York Times, "G.O.P. Senate Hopefuls Compete in a TV Debate," June 17, 2012
