The previous Congressman was Republican.

A Democrat, Republican and CONSERVATIVE ran for US Congress.

The Republican dropped out and endorsed the Democrat.

The Democrat won. (First Democrat since 1800's)

The CONSERVATIVE lost.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/nyregion/04district.html?_r=1&hp

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