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Since Republican Elise Stefanik first won New York’s 21st Congressional District seat in 2014, the region has been a GOP stronghold. But, a new poll by the Siena Research Institute — conducted in collaboration with WAMC, the Times Union and WPTZ — shows that while voters in the district still favor Republicans more broadly, that sentiment does not necessarily translate to support for Anthony Constantino.
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Midterm Election Coverage 2026
Since Republican Elise Stefanik first won New York’s 21st Congressional District seat in 2014, the region has been a GOP stronghold. But, a new poll by the Siena Research Institute — conducted in collaboration with WAMC, the Times Union and WPTZ — shows that while voters in the district still favor Republicans more broadly, that sentiment does not necessarily translate to support for Anthony Constantino.
A former food researcher and executive, Peter Oberacker is a Republican who currently represents New York's 51st State Senate district. He's running to unseat Democrat Josh Riley in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Governor Kathy Hochul hit the campaign trail in Dutchess County with U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan to call for tough regulations on data centers.
Voting in New York's midterm elections begins in less than three weeks. The race taking center stage in the Adirondacks is the state's 21st Congressional District. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley recently sat down with the Republican candidate Anthony Constantino to discuss a number of issues, including why he is using artificial intelligence in his campaign ads.
Sarojanie Ibrahim, the Republican candidate for Schenectady City Council, is suspending her campaign and endorsing Conservative Party candidate Rachael Ward.
Rotterdam Town Supervisor John Polimeni's request comes as the town prepares to tackle a $450,000 budget deficit this budget cycle, down for $1.4 million.
New York State Senator Jim Tedisco's calls to quickly ban non-compete clauses in healthcare come as a legal battle could upend cardiology care in Schenectady.
Many unhoused people in Schenectady go to the downtown library for shelter and resources, but the number of unhoused people at the library has become a city council election issue.
News12 hosted the first debate between New York 17th Congressional candidates, Democrat Cait Conley and Republican incumbent Mike Lawler on Monday.
Democrat Blake Gendebien discusses several issues including the role of A-I in the congressional campaign
With roughly five weeks until Election Day, Vermont Public has released the results of a recent poll on key races and issues
A new poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center indicates a tight race for Vermont’s governor
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Both candidates for New York's 18th Congressional district said the other's campaign attacks on their children and old social media accounts are "beyond the pale."
This November, Massachusetts residents will have a choice between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her well-funded Republican opponent: Mike Minogue – a former medical device company CEO and longtime party donor.
This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth.
WAMC spoke with Sullivan County residents at Stewart's about how they're feeling about the cost of energy as the war in Iran continues.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to balance climate action and affordability amid criticism from environmentalists and her opponent, Republican Bruce Blakeman.
New York Assemblyman Michael Cashman discusses several issues, beginning with his efforts to rein in high utility costs.
Amid constant headlines covering inflation, energy costs and the cost of living these days, parts of the Northeast are often in the spotlight, with parts of New York and most of Massachusetts front-and-center.
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