Government & Politics
The divide remains
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After Tuesday’s vote, eight in 10 respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll said they were very concerned about U.S. political polarization.
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After Tuesday’s vote, eight in 10 respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll said they were very concerned about U.S. political polarization.
After delays in reporting of vote counts, Democratic incumbents appeared to have prevailed in several key races.
Veteran politician Joe Morelle faces a strong challenge from former RPD chief La’Ron Singletary in the race for Congress in the district spanning Monroe County and part of Orleans County.
Business intelligence firm Cause + Effect Strategy’s data work represents a growing shift in electoral politics.
As the county executive’s office prepares a new proposal, supporters of the Crescent Map want their plan passed now.
Redistricting has brought an extra dose of unpredictability to some key Rochester-area elections this year.
Claims of misinformation on both sides of the debate continue.
The third proposed district map for the Monroe County Legislature stirs more contentious debate.
Zach King will not seek reelection as chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee. He plans to manage Rep. Joseph Morelle’s campaign.
Low voter participation in the latest primary cycle could be due to confusing redistricting, show a need for reform, or could hide a truly competitive general election.