Politics & Government
2016 Election Preview: 4th State Senate District
Incumbent Philip Boyle is being challenged by John Alberts​.

It’s that time of year again.
In addition to electing the next President of the United States, local voters will get a chance to vote for the representative of New York's 4th state senate district this Election Day.
Here’s a complete check on everything you need to know before heading out to the polls this November.
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Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
Polling Times: Polls will open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Bay Shorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Candidates: Incumbent Republican candidate Philip Boyle will be challenged by Democratic candidate John Alberts.
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District: The fourth state senate district covers: Bay Shore, Bayport, Baywood, Bohemia, Brentwood, Central Islip, Deer Park, East Islip, Fire Island, Gilgo, Great River, Holbrook, Holtsville, Islip, Islip Terrace, North Babylon, North Bay Shore, North Great River, North Lindenhurst, Oak Beach-Captree, Oakdale, Ronkonkoma, Sayville, West Babylon, West Bay Shore, West Islip,Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, Babylon, Brightwaters, Lindenhurst, Ocean Beach and Saltaire.
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