Chris Lee (New York politician)

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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from New York's 26th district
In office
January 3, 2009 –February 9, 2011
Republican Chris J. Lee 148,607 55.0 +3.0
Democratic Alice Kryzan 109,61540.5−7.5
Working Families Party Jon Powers 12,1044.5+4.5
Majority38,99214.5+10.5
Total votes270,326 100 +28.6
2010 election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Chris J. Lee (incumbent) 151,449 73.6 +18.6
Democratic Philip A. Fedele54,30726.4−14.1
Majority97,14247.2+32.7
Total votes205,756 100 −23.9

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from New York's 26th congressional district
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