The Democrats’ nationwide election surge was apparent locally but limited in its impact on Rochester-area races.
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Battle of the Lake District
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Democrat Alissa Ellman, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is challenging 24th Congressional District Rep. Claudia Tenney, the incumbent in the rural GOP stronghold.
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Up for the challenge
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Republican Virginia McIntyre, a former opera singer, hopes to write Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle’s swan song, despite the odds favoring the incumbent.
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Will New York bet big on nuclear?
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Gov. Kathy Hochul envisions a 5 gigawatt buildout of nuclear generation including a plant in Upstate New York—the biggest expansion of nuclear power anywhere in the U.S. in decades. Supporters say it’s a necessary investment in the state’s economic future and electric reliability, but environment groups say nuclear remains slower and more expensive than other clean-energy alternatives.
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Councilmembers approve funding, but disagree on what caused delay
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Last week’s unanimous approval of $125,000 for refugee service organizations followed contentious disagreement on why the measure fell short at City Council’s June 16 meeting.
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Lupien will not seek reelection, endorses Barnhart
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City Councilmember Mary Lupien endorsed progressive ally Rachel Barnhart, who plans to run in the 2027 election.
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How the 2026 primary votes played out
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Last week’s local elections were marked by typically low turnout and clear geographical advantages in several races.
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Morelle coasts to victory in Democratic primary
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The incumbent congressman defeated Robin Wilt in her third attempt to become the party’s candidate for the 25th District seat.
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Wilt presses uphill battle against Morelle
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Facing a huge gulf in contributions and spending, District 25 challenger Robin Wilt has attacked incumbent Rep. Joe Morelle over ads created by a PAC with ties to AI and Trump.
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GOP showdown in the 130th
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The state Assembly district, a Republican stronghold that spans Wayne County and Webster, has three GOP candidates vying in this month’s primary to succeed fellow party member Brian Manktelow.
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A race shaped by the moment
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Robin Wilt will challenge Rep. Joe Morelle in the Democratic primary for New York’s 25th District. Both candidates say this election cycle is critical for the nation’s future.