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Turnout for a midterm election is typically lower than a presidential contest. But this year, there’s a lot on the line. This election is considered by poll watchers to be a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. And with the House and Senate in play, millions will vote. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
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Breaking down the race for NY-17
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls today. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th congressional district in the Lower Hudson Valley.
A Vermont ballot breakdown with WAMC's Pat Bradley
In Vermont, voters are electing the entire legislature and the five constitutional offices, including governor and lieutenant governor. There are also two state constitutional amendments on the ballot. WAMC Northeast Notebook Producer Molly Anderson spoke with WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley to help break down the ballot.
NY-21 race expected to be tight after years of Republican control
The race for New York's 21st Congressional District in the state's North Country has tightened this cycle, threatening to flip the long Republican-held seat blue. WAMC Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine joined Ray Graf on Midday Magazine to break down the race so far.
Middlebury professor breaks down state election cycle winds to close
Voters in Vermont are choosing all members of the Vermont Legislature and all five constitutional offices, including the governor and lieutenant governor.
Conley focused on reining in ICE, data centers, cost of living if elected to Congress
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th Congressional District in the lower Hudson Valley.
Early voting turnout surges nearly 70% in New York
Unofficial results from the NYS Board of Elections show a 67% increase in early voting turnout compared to the 2022 midterm elections, when just under 1.2 million New Yorkers voted early and in person.
In 2nd Hampden district race, Incumbent Democrat Ashe faces challenge from Monson Republican Warren
In the lower Pioneer Valley, voters in the state’s 2nd Hampden district will choose between an incumbent Democrat who is closing in on almost two decades of service – and a Republican challenger with roots in the more rural side of the district.
What does history show us about midterm surprises?
Ahead of tomorrow's midterm elections, many are predicting upsets in key races. But generally speaking, according to UAlbany historian Carl Bon Tempo, the overall results in midterm elections aren't terribly surprising. WAMC's Sam Dingman spoke with Professor Bon Tempo about the small handful of midterm election surprises in U.S. history, and what those examples say about this election.
Three-way race in Massachusetts 3rd Hampden House district comes to a head
Today, voters in western Hampden County and several Hilltowns will pick one of three candidates vying for the 3rd Hampden House seat in Massachusetts. As WAMC reports, the contest has been a slugfest at times.
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Blakeman: Emyle Watkins, BTPM News
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Hochul: Susan Watts, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
A New York City-based strategy firm used an AI Chatbot to ask voters to explain their decisions to back Kathy Hochul or Bruce Blakeman in the New York governor's race.
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The Republican candidates for governor and attorney general, Bruce Blakeman and Saritha Komatireddy, hammered their opponents on public safety during a in Rensselaer County.
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This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.
