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	Democrat&nbsp;Robert Zimmerman faces Republican George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District,&nbsp;Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.
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Profile of the 3rd Congressional District race: Santos vs. Zimmerman

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Drew Scott profiles the candidates for the 3rd Congressional District

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