Why Delgado won
It was not so much that Delgado did better than 2016 nominee Zephyr Teachout had but that Faso 2018 performed less well than Faso 2016 — an indicator of intense Democratic engagement in this year’s election.
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Vote for Delgado
We believe the best choice to represent us in Congress for the next two years is the Democratic challenger, Antonio Delgado.
Assembly race features a re-run between Chris Tague and Aidan O’Connor
Voters in the 102nd district will see a rematch of the April 24 special election, when Tague, a Republican from Scoharie, defeated O’Connor, a Greene County legislator.
Metzger vs. Rabbitt for New York State Senate District 42
State Sen. John Bonacic is retiring after 20 years in office. Seeking his seat are Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger and Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt.
Christopher Kraft takes on William Myers for Saugerties town justice
In the second-to-last column on the Nov. 6 ballot, voters will have the choice of two local lawyers to be town justice. While Christopher Kraft has secured endorsements from the Democratic, Working Families and Independence parties, counting more than his adversary, Republican William Myers. Myers has held the position as an interim for eight months since Daniel Lamb died in February.
Faso, Delgado face off in Congressional contest with national implications
The race is one of the most closely watched of the midterm contests — the outcome could determine which party controls the House of Representatives next year.
Single-payer in New York State?
If Democrats pick up just one seat in the State Senate, the legislature could pass a single-payer healthcare bill. Whether the governor would support it is a different matter.
Biden rallies for Delgado; says election is ‘about who we are as Americans’
With a little more than a week to to go until midterm elections, Democrats rolled out one of the party’s biggest guns — former Vice President Joe Biden — in their effort to take New York’s 19th Congressional District.
Faso and Delgado square off in Woodstock debate
New York 19th Congressional District candidates John Faso and Antonio Delgado largely stuck to the script in Monday night’s debate at the Woodstock Playhouse, delivering well-rehearsed answers to frequently asked questions. But both candidates delivered a few curveballs, with the incumbent Faso accusing Democrats of a “mob mentality” and Delgado declaring that he would reject the endorsement of the House’s top Democrat, former (and maybe future) Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Trump tweets enthusiastic support for Faso in NY-19
“Congressman John Faso of New York has worked hard and smart,” tweeted the president. “Strong on Crime, Borders and our 2nd Amendment, John is respected by all. Vote for John. He has my complete and total Endorsement!”