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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.

Kumar ran as part of the progressive “Solidarity Slate." She won more than 70% of the vote, ousting incumbent and fellow Cornell undergrad, Patrick Mehler.

Some voters said they were turned away from the polls because they followed an earlier, incorrect polling place assignment.

Alderperson Jorge Defendini said the law will help workers advocate for more equitable pay.