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John DeFrancisco
Deputy Majority Leader of the New York Senate
In office
July 30, 2015 December 31, 2018
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate, 49th District
19932002
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate, 50th District
2003–2018
Succeeded by

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