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Both candidates believe their opponents lead is too large to overcome.

"There may be a whole lot more bitterness, division and cynicism that we had back then," Mitrano said.

Reed faced Democrat Tracy Mitrano for a second consecutive time.

"I do not believe you can be trusted on this question, Mr. Reed," said Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano.

Reed described the vandalism was an act of extremism.

"We have legislators in office that aren’t representing the people and don’t necessarily care about certain precautions."

Opioid prescription abuse is the focus of Dr. Scott Noren’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 23rd congressional district.

Congressman was the keynote speaker at recent event with Tompkins Democrats

Candidates in New York's 22nd and 23rd districts have already declared their bids

Now that Rep. Tom Reed has defended his seat against Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano, he says his first priority is to pass a set of legislative rules changes from a bipartisan caucus he co-chairs. Reed and a few other representatives have said they'll withhold their support from the next House Speaker unless that person agrees to the changes. But, with the Democrats winning control of the House, that caucus may lose steam."I doubt that that caucus will stay together in terms of any leadership question because the Democrats who are members of that caucus, their bread is going to be buttered by whoever becomes Speaker," said Jim Twombly, professor of political science at Elmira College.