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Did Vito Fossella run in the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District?
On May 20, 2008, Vito Fossella dropped out of the race.
What did Vito Fossella do instead of run in the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District?
What happened next with the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District after Vito Fossella dropped out on May 20?
On May 28, the Staten Island Democratic Party endorsed City Councilman Michael E. McMahon for the Democratic nomination.
Who was running to be elected in the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District?
On the Republican side, several prominent elected officials considered running but decided against it.
What was going on with the Republican side of the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District?
On May 29, the Staten Island Republican Party endorsed Frank Powers.
What did Frank Powers do for his career?
Frank Powers was a member of the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority who had never held elective office.
Did Frank Powers perform well during the race for the the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District?
Frank Powers died on June 22, 2008.

Question: What happened next?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened next in the 2008 election for New York's 13th Congressional District after Frank Powers died on June 22?