Three-way race for Nassau’s new Congressional seat

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ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

Gregory Meeks
Democrat
Age: 59
Lives in: St. Albans, Queens
Profession: Attorney. Was a prosecutor and served as a supervising judge on the state’s Workmen’s Compensation Board. A former state legislator. 
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University and a law degree from Howard University
Family: Married, three children

Allan W. Jennings Jr.
Republican
Age: 45
Lives in: South Ozone Park, Queens
Profession: Former City Council member
Education: Bachelor’s degree and master’s in public administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Family: Married, two children

Catherine Wark
Libertarian
Age: 58
Lives in: Kew Gardens
Profession: Mother first and foremost, small business person and dancer/choreographer second.
Education: Attended private and public school in Detroit, Michigan. I decided to move to NYC to pursue a career in dance instead of attending college.
Family: Three children

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