Don't Miss Out On The June 26th Federal Primary!

While this year's presidential primary stole much of the show, next up is June 26th's federal primary to decide who'll challenge Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate.

The candidates are (left to right from the picture above) Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, Manhattan Lawyer Wendy Long and Congressman Bob Turner, who shocked Democrats last year by wresting control of disgraced-Congressman Anthony Wiener's NYC seat.

And let's not forget about the 22nd Congressional District where Congressman Richard Hanna is facing a challenge from Michael J. Kicinski, Sr., of Earlville, NY.

Not sure where to vote?  Visit Broome County's Board of Elections website for details on voting locations!

Julie Lewis Takes On Donna Lupardo

Broome County Legislator Julie Lewis is gearing up to take on Donna Lupardo for a chance to represent the 123rd New York State Assembly District.


In addition to representing District 6 in the Broome County Legislature, where she's Chair of
the Public Health and Environment Committee, a member of the Human Services Committee and
the Finance Committee, Julie is a small business owner who runs Julie Lewis Photography.  She's also a substitute teacher with Johnson City Schools and has served as a Crew Chief for the Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad, among many other community pursuits.

A mother of six, she resides with her husband of 20 years, Mark, in their old family farmhouse in Vestal Center.

2012 Summer Petitions Deadlines

Petition season will soon be upon us!  But before putting on sunscreen and grabbing your clipboard, make sure you're on top of the start dates and deadlines for passing petitions.  Click the link below to get a look at New York State Board of Elections' full 2012 Political Calendar:

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Youth Gearing-Up For Fight Against Obama

With over a quarter-million nation-wide swelling its ranks, membership in the College Republicans is currently the largest it's ever been in the organization's 121-year history.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

One thing that's great about our nation is that the legacy of someone like Abraham Lincoln can mean something to a great deal of people in many different ways.

Off To A Great Start in '12!

This year's change to an earlier petitioning schedule had many local parties around the State worried, but we knew all along our volunteers would be up the task!

Congrats To Our Neighbors On Their Nuptials!

Congratulations go to our neighbor, Tioga County Republican Chair Don Leonard, on his recent marriage to Bulan Ratchata from Ban Phai in Thailand.