The governor visited the area Monday to highlight her Affordability Agenda as well as public safety proposals.
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Blue island in a sea of red
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Nearly 60 percent of Monroe County voters cast their ballots for Democrat Kamala Harris, but surrounding counties—and the nation as a whole—chose Republican Donald Trump for president. The outcome of the 2024 election shocked and dismayed many Rochester Beacon readers. (AP Photo)
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Voter turnout numbers reveal a mixed picture
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The number of votes cast this election year, likely impacted by state-level redistricting, varied by election contest but ultimately did not likely impact the overall results significantly.
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Democrats prevail in key local races
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While former President Donald Trump was leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential contest late Tuesday, area Democrats posted strong showings.
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Tracking Election 2024 results
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Final voting took place Tuesday in an election year headlined by a tumultuous and highly polarized presidential race but also featuring key local races. The Rochester Beacon is providing live vote-count updates as AP reports them.
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The other 2024 races
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When Monroe County voters go to the polls on Nov. 5, Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump is not the only decision they will face.
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The debate over New York’s Equal Rights Amendment
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On Nov. 5, voters must decide whether to amend the state constitution to expand its prohibitions against discrimination. In this Up for Debate, the Rochester Beacon presents two opposing views.
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In donations, Harris vs. Trump is no contest
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The latest filings for Monroe County show the vice president has raised nearly twice as much as Donald Trump, her Republican rival in this year’s presidential race.
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A new 2024 presidential race
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Less than three months away from Election Day, the contest for the White House has been upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to end his candidacy. In a new survey, Rochester Beacon readers share their views on Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump.
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Evans names Rochester’s first chief data officer
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By hiring Dhimant Master for the new role, Rochester joins a select group of municipalities nationwide.
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Morelle to propose constitutional amendment on immunity
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Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump has broad immunity from prosecution, Rep. Joe Morelle says an amendment is needed to preserve “not just the rule of law but the very foundation of our constitutional government.”