Brian McGrath, a Lowville native who ran for state Assembly in 2010, won my contest to see who could predict the results of the 21st Congressional District election, according to unofficial results.

Before polls closed, Mr. McGrath issued the following prediction: Rep. Bill Owens, 50 percent, Republican Matt Doheny, 47 percent, and Green Party candidate Don Hassig, 2 percent.

Absentees still must be counted, but unofficial results have the tally at 50 percent Owens, 48 percent Doheny, 1.5 percent Hassig.

Congrats to Mr. McGrath, who wins a photograph of President Barack Obama, signed by me.

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