Tag: Election Day 2018
Leaders of College Democrats, Republicans satisfied with midterm elections results
The midterm elections churned out a Democratic majority in the House, flipping the chamber. Read More »
Voter turnout soars in Onondaga County, matching national trend
More county residents voted in the 2018 midterm elections than in the previous two midterms. Experts said the jump in voter turnout is in response to the Trump administration. Read More »
Gallery: Republicans celebrate victories at Election Day watch party
Republicans, including Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus), attended a Tuesday night watch party in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Read More »
Gallery: Hundreds of local Democrats gather at downtown Syracuse watch party
The Democratic watch party was held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown on Tuesday night. Read More »
Dana Balter concedes race after year-long campaign for Congress
Two-time incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) received about 6 percent more votes than Balter in Tuesday’s election. Read More »
Democrats win New York state Legislature elections in Onondaga County
Rachel May defeated Republican Janet Burman in the election for the State Senate’s 53rd District seat on Tuesday. Incumbent Bill Magnarelli also held onto his state assembly seat over Republican challenger Edward Ott. Read More »
SU students of both parties come together to watch elections in Schine
Two Student Association chairs planned the election watch party as part of their effort to increase voter turnout. Read More »
Syracuse NAACP helps bus voters to polls for the 1st time
Syracuse NAACP’s “Souls to the Polls” program allowed voters to call in and request a ride to their polling location. Read More »
John Katko defeats Democratic challenger Dana Balter in battle for Congress
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) has represented Syracuse in the House of Representatives since 2015. Read More »
Democrat Michael Greene wins Common Council special election
Greene defeated Green Party candidate Frank Cetera and Republican Norm Snyder with 70 percent of the vote. Read More »
