A state Supreme Court judge on Friday ruled that Rebecca Sanin, a Democrat running for Suffolk County Legislature, can appear on the Nov. 7 ballot after Suffolk Republicans challenged her candidacy.
Sanin, 45, of Huntington Station, faces first-term incumbent Republican Manuel Esteban, 46, of East Northport, in the 16th Legislative District election. The race is considered Democrats' best shot at regaining a seat in the 18-member, GOP-controlled legislature.
Suffolk Democrats last week nominated her to replace their previous candidate, Sidney Joyner, who was ruled ineligible... ›› read more