Election

Political experts are analyzing the closest gubernatorial election in New York state in years. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s five percentage point win over Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Long Island) should point out lessons both Republicans and Democrats should heed.

“This has always been a must-win race for us.”

Legal observers say the question of whether to count mail-in ballots with handwritten dating errors is still open.

The general election is right around the corner and there are some important dates coming up before the election to keep in mind.

A group of more than 400 likely voters surveyed by Muhlenberg College ranked the issue second only to the economy.

If Mastriano, who got about 44% of the vote in the crowded GOP primary, wants to expand his reach beyond dedicated supporters, it might take some money.

“I will go after politicians who lie, and who think they are above the law. You know I will not stand for it.”

In Broome and Tompkins counties, only about 27% of people registered to vote actually cast a ballot.

“I can handle this, bring it on, but right now, there are so many needs in this state.”

Several counties reported about 32 percent of registered voters turned out at the polls or returned a mail ballot by Tuesday night.