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	In a rematch of 2020&#39;s 2nd Congressional District race,&nbsp;Jackie Gordon is trying to unseat Andrew Garbarino, who won the seat when longtime GOP&nbsp;Congressman Peter King retired. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.
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Drew Scott profiles the candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat

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