AP Calls Cape And Islands Senate Race For Julian Cyr

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CAPE COD, MA — The Associated Press has called the Cape and Islands Senate race for incumbent Democrat Julian Cyr.

Vote totals from the AP show Cyr with over 20,000 more votes than challenger Stephen Lauzon. Lauzon, for his part, issued a statement congratulating Cyr.

"I congratulate Senator Cyr on his reelection," said Lauzon.

"I want to thank my family, friends, and volunteers for supporting our grassroots campaign from day one. We ran on common sense, conservative principles and sought to return balance, accountability and accessibility to the Cape & Islands State Senate seat. I am proud of everything we were able to accomplish over the last eight months with minimal resources and a dedicated work ethic, and I am glad to have met so many amazing people all throughout the district. This race is now over, but I look forward to continuing to be involved and engaged in the community now and into the future."

Here are the numbers so far, courtesy of the Associated Press:

• Julian Cyr (D) — 51,952
• Christopher Lauzon (R) — 29,863

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Lauzon, who was challenging the incumbent Cyr, was out across Cape Cod on Election Day, according to his campaign's social media accounts.

"Another busy few hours across the district! Met with supporters and voters all across Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, and Brewster," he said.