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As early voting began across New York State this weekend, WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley visited Clinton County’s only early voting site
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Midterm Election Coverage 2026
As early voting began across New York State this weekend, WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley visited Clinton County’s only early voting site
Early voting in New York begins Saturday and as candidates make their final appeals to their constituents, affordability continues to top the list of voter concerns. WAMC's Annie Bennett with our Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine who’s reported on the issue.
Mail-in voting has come under attack this election season, as President Donald Trump has insisted it's rife with fraud.With all of this as a backdrop, Berkshire Eagle reporter Tara Monastesse recently visited the place where Pittsfield securely stores its ballots, and described what she saw to WAMC's Andrew Waite.
Albany County voters will be asked to decide two ballot initiatives during the 2026 midterm elections.
WAMC's Molly Anderson and Sam Dingman spoke with Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra about Kingston's housing initiatives and how such policies are influencing debate.
Northeast Notebook
The right to vote on paper doesn't always translate to the ability to do so in practice. On this episode of Northeast Notebook, we'll explore the barriers that those with physical and intellectual disabilities face when casting a ballot. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
Democratic Rep. Paul Tonko is running for a 10th term in Congress. WAMC's Grant Ashley spoke with the incumbent to discuss why he's running again and what he would hope to achieve in another term.
With less than two weeks before Election Day, incumbent Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal and Independent challenger Nadia Milleron met for a brief debate as they vie for the 1st Congressional District seat.
Vermont Public hosted the first gubernatorial debate between the incumbent Republican Phil Scott and Democratic candidates Amanda Janoo
Republican Allen Caruso says he's running for New York State Assembly because it's time for a change. The Saratoga Springs-based restaurateur and realtor is seeking to unseat 6-term incumbent Democrat Carrie Woerner representing the 113th District.
The candidates vying for governor of Vermont will debate for the first time this evening
As the midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump has made speeches and issued executive orders about the security of U.S. elections.
Matt Simpson’s path to the New York State Assembly opened up about six years ago. Republican state Sen. Betty Little was retiring, and Dan Stec was running to replace her. That meant Stec’s seat representing the 114th Assembly District was up for grabs.
Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with the Berkshire Eagle's Nate Harrington about how Ballot Question 8 could affect the Berkshires, beginning with why many municipalities are asking residents to vote against the proposition.
The candidates for governor in New York are on opposite sides of a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state ban limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says her office has prepared potential legal complaints, even as federal immigration officials say they won't send ICE agents to the polls.
Shawn Oliver was charged with operating under the influence after a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend.
Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Republican Ralph Ambrosio faced off on the debate stage Thursday as Election Day nears. The candidates are vying to represent New York's 20th Congressional District. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha was on the panel of reporters asking the candidates questions. She joined WAMC's Sam Dingman and Annie Bennett on Northeast Notebook Live to break down the evening.
A comprehensive Vermont voter guide to the November election is now available
The candidates running for Vermont’s sole congressional seat traded barbs during a debate Thursday evening on WCAX-TV
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