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Webb, a former Binghamton council member, defeated Ithaca lawyer and political action committee founder Leslie Danks Burke by over 20 points.

Lea Webb is running in a primary election for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 52nd state Senate District. Her primary opponent is Leslie Danks Burke.

Danks Burke is running in a primary election for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 52nd state Senate District. Her primary opponent is Lea Webb.

The two Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination to take on former GOP Binghamton Mayor Rich David in the general election.

The state senate candidate touts Trailblazers as a testament to her record of promoting good government, but former associates say the PAC’s ideals were bent as Danks Burke campaigned.

Leslie Danks Burke and Lea Webb are competing for the Democratic nomination in the race for New York's 52nd State Senate District, which covers Ithaca and Binghamton.

Candidates are declaring their intentions to run for State Senate across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes.

In recent days, Danks Burke attempted to bring suit against officials in Schuyler County over some invalidated absentee ballots.

According to Danks Burke, the case relates to 75 to 100 ballots.

The incumbent, Republican Sen. Tom O’Mara, leads Democratic challenger, Leslie Danks Burke with nearly all districts reporting.