Graham Long

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Graham Long is a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 3rd Congressional District (map) of New York. He is the Democratic candidate seeking to challenge incumbent Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) in the November 2008 primary. He won in primary elections which took place on September 9, 2008. [1]

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

Graham is a regional planning specialist.[2]

2008 elections

Long is seeking to challenge incumbent Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) in the November 2008 primary. [3]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Graham Long. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Ickovic & Bliss$ 4,000
National Cmte for an Effective Congress$ 2,500
Harrah's Entertainment$ 2,000
United Methodist$ 1,500
Metropolitan$ 1,000
Nesi Apparel$ 1,000
State of New York$ 1,000
Trinity United Methodist Churc$ 500
City of Glen Cove/City Planning$ 300
Crowe Deegan Llp$ 300
Jobco Inc$ 300
Li Leasing & Consulting Corp$ 300
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Long will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

More background data

Contact

Articles and resources

See also

References

  1. “New York 2008 General Election,"The Green Papers”, September 10, 2008
  2. Graham for Congress
  3. Green Papers New York Congressional Candidates

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