State Senator Thomas Libous has won the Republican party nomination, defeating Tioga County businessman Denver Jones in a primary in the 52nd District.

Libous prevailed over Jones in Tuesday's GOP contest. Unofficial figures showed Libous ahead of Jones by a 64 to 36 percent margin.

The latest tally indicated Libous had 7,003 votes, while Jones had 3,953.

Libous will face Democrat Anndrea Starzak, a former Vestal town supervisor, in the November general election.

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