The odds seem against it, but Republican Party Chairmen in Putnam and Dutchess counties believe that State Senator Stephen Saland is still in the race. On Election night, Saland, a Republican, trailed his Democratic challenger Terry Gipson by 1,200 votes, with Neil Di Carlo of Brewster, who had Conservative Party backing, coming in a distant third.

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