voting district by zip code

voting district by zip code

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091103/OPINION01/91102025
In political circles, this is what is known as an “off-year election,’’ meaning the races are occurring in an odd-numbered year when there are no congressional races, much less a presidential contest, to worry about.
But, for hundreds of local officials and challengers and for those they hope to represent next year, Tuesday’s elections are big.
Voters will be choosing county legislators, judges, town supervisors and mayors, highway superintendents, clerks and others. Many of these officials will help control multimillion-dollar budgets, and some will have to make key decisions about where development should take place in their jurisdictions and what areas should perhaps be set aside for stronger environmental protection. They will have to negotiate contracts and work with lawyers. They will have to balance pressing infrastructure demands with the need to keep taxes low. They will have to get the most of their public employees and provide the best service possible to residents.
But, first, voters have to decide who is worthy of these elected positions. And, yes, every vote does matter.

Election Day November 2009

Election Day November 2009


Election Day is approaching this evening, with the main focus being on three particular elections as we see Virginia and New Jersey both having a race to become Governor. The final and probably most storied election race is the U.S. House election in New York, which was formally held by Rep. John McHugh (R-NY), who went on to become Secretary of the Army.

In a strange twist involving Democrat Bill Owens, who was considered too conservative, and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava, who was considered too liberal, late entry Conservative Doug Hoffman entered the race, and received backing from many GOP heavyweights including Sarah Palin.

This literally forced Scozzafava out of the running, and although she will be still on the ballot, she then surprised everyone by supporting Democrat Bill Owens.

Albeit unlikely, but possible, could the Democrats win all three electoral races? Or will it be victory for the Republicans? Whatever the outcome, i’m sure it will raise a few eyebrows in the Wednesday morning papers.