Politics & Government

Candidate Profile: Michael McDermott

Libertarian is on ballot in the 3rd Congressional District race.

Name: Michael McDermott

Hometown: Huntington Station

Party: Libertarian

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Bio: McDermott, 59, is a real estate broker and father of four daughters who will represent the Libertarian Party on the 3rd Congressional District ballot.

His training is as a draftsman and is the father of a 7-year-old and three other older daughters. He describes himself as a Libertarian in the Ron Paul tradition. McDermott served for three years on the Hauppauge Board of Education during the 1980s, including two years as its president.

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Education: Suffolk County Community College; Highland Drafting School in Amityville.

Opponents: Rep. Steve Israel, Steve Labate, Anthony Tolda

District: Third Congressional District


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