Sitting in an office filled with documents, artwork by small children, and an exceptionally neat desk, New York state Sen. Tony Avella resembled a congenial school teacher rather than a politician.

"I didn't think I would go this far," Avella admitted.

After losing some minor races in his early political days, his mother once tried to convince him to choose another career. His family believed he was "too honest" to ever succeed in government.

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