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Berkshire Voters to Choose Middle Register of Deeds in Democratic Primary

Lucas Willard — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Tomorrow, Massachusetts voters will head to the polls to vote in the September 6^th Democratic Primary. And in Berkshire County, primary voters will also choose a new Middle Berkshire Register of Deeds. WAMC's Berkshire bureau Chief Lucas Willard has an eye on the closely watched race....

The Register of Deeds position itself manages and records all deeds, land titles, and land records for a district within the Commonwealth. It is an elected and not appointed position.

Long Wins NY Senate GOP Primary to Face Gillibrand

Tristan O'Neill — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:44 +0000

The fall ballot has been clarified after Tuesday’s primaries, and a political newcomer is set to run for the Senate. WAMC’s Tristan O’Neill reports…

New York City Attorney Wendy Long ran as a staunch conservative to win New York's Republican Senate primary and now faces a broader and more liberal electorate as she takes on Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand.

Long took home 51 percent of the vote, easily defeating U.S. Representative Bob Turner and Nassau County comptroller George Maragos.

Voters to Choose Congressional Picks, Gillibrand's Opponent in NYS Primary

Tristan O'Neill — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:13:03 +0000

After months of campaigning, it’s finally primary day across New York. WAMC’s Tristan O’Neill reports…

Turnout in the Congressional primaries is expected to be low. It's been years since New York has had a June primary. Voting is normally held in September.

NY Voters Head to the Polls for Presidential Primary

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:46:12 +0000

New York’s Presidential primary is today, but the initial excitement over the vote vanished when Rick Santorum dropped out earlier this month. State GOP leaders say they are looking ahead to the general election instead. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…