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Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic candidate for the 20th Congressional District

After winning a strong grassroots victory in 2006, Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand is serving her first term in Congress.  Two years later, she is still fighting to reform Washington and deliver for Upstate New York families. As a Member on... Full story

Hugh Farley

Republican candidate for the 44th Senate District

SENATOR HUGH T. FARLEYChairman of  Majority Program Development44th District (Schenectady, Montgomery and Fulton Counties and part of Saratoga County)Albany Office: LOB 412, Albany 12247 518-455-2181 District Offices: 2430 Riverfront Center,... Full story

Sandy Treadwell

Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District

Sandy Treadwell served as NY Secretary of State under Governor George Pataki from 1995-2001, where he led the reorganization and revitalization of the state's oldest agency.  Under Treadwell the agency was credited with increasing services,... Full story

Alaska's minorities feel ignored by Palin

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- As governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has had an at-times testy relationship with black leaders in her state. They say they've been ignored in their eforts to get more minorities hired in her administration. Now, as the... Full story

Biden cautions Dems: Don't be too confident

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ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) -- Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden says he's confident he and Barack Obama will win next month. But he's warning supporters against being overconfident. The Delaware senator notes that Democrats Al Gore and... Full story

George Amedore

Republican candidate for the 105th Assembly District

George Amedore was elected as Assemblyman for the 105th Assembly District on July 31, 2007. George also serves as Vice President of Amedore Homes, a locally owned and operated second-generation family business that has created hundreds of private... Full story

Mark Blanchfield

Democratic candidate for the 105th Assembly District

Mark Blanchfield is a Mohawk Valley native who has committed his life to public service and to helping better his community and its citizens. Public Service: - City of Schenectady, Planning Commission 1999-2001 - Schenectady City Council,... Full story

Jack McEneny

Democratic candidate for the 104th Asembly District

John J. McEneny was born in Albany on August 30, 1943, to John Horan McEneny and Margaret Glennon Gaffie McEneny. He was raised in the Pine Hills neighborhood and educated at Vincentian C.C.D. and Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. He holds a... Full story

Terrence O'Neil

Republican candidate for the 104th Assembly District

Terry O'Neill is a lawyer, lecturer and public relations consultant who has resided in Albany, NY for thirty years.  He has served in all three branches of state government.  Mr. O'Neill's specialty is public and homeland security... Full story

Roy McDonald

Republican candidate for the 43rd Senate District

Roy McDonald was born and raised in the Lansingburgh section of Troy, New York and has resided with his family in the Saratoga County for many years. He graduated from the Lansingburgh Public School System and received his Associate Degree from... Full story

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