Decision 2024

As Election Day nears, rumors are swirling about the use of Sharpie pens potentially nullifying ballots, leaving voters concerned about their votes counting. Social media posts claim that using Sharpies can cause ink to bleed ... more

A group of New York lawmakers is urging residents to vote against Proposition 1, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would expand protections against discrimination based on factors including gender identity, gender expression, ... more

New York voters must refrain from capturing images of their completed ballots, state election officials confirmed, reinforcing measures to protect the integrity of the voting process. While taking photos of a blank ballot is permitted, ... more

Progressive Democrats are warning Vice President Kamala Harris to adjust her closing campaign message to focus more on economic concerns affecting working-class voters. Leaders like Senator Bernie Sanders believe Harris has prioritized appealing to moderate ... more

Former President Donald Trump stated he would "fire" Special Counsel Jack Smith "within two seconds" if re-elected, intensifying his confrontation with the prosecutor who has indicted him in two federal cases. In a radio interview, ... more

At a rally in Tempe, Arizona, former President Donald Trump escalated his immigration rhetoric, claiming the U.S. has become "like a garbage can for the world" due to current border policies. He accused the Biden ... more

As the election nears, Vice President Kamala Harris's team is considering candidates for attorney general should she win the presidency, according to sources. Key names under discussion include North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, former Associate ... more

In a star-studded rally in Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris joined former President Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, and Tyler Perry to encourage early voting in the crucial battleground state. Addressing a crowd of about 20,000, ... more

On November 5, voters in New York will cast their ballots for key races, including President, Senate, and House seats, as well as all members of the New York State Legislature. In the 126th Assembly ... more

Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slim 46% to 43% lead over former President Donald Trump in a tight race, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday. The poll, conducted over six days, reflects deep ... more

Donald Trump's campaign has accused the UK's Labour Party of interfering in the U.S. presidential election, filing a complaint with the Federal Election Commission. The complaint comes after reports revealed nearly 100 Labour volunteers were ... more

In a major shift from 2020, more Republicans are turning to early voting this year, despite Donald Trump’s past criticisms of voting by mail and absentee ballots. While Trump previously urged supporters to vote in ... more

"America’s Most Wanted" host John Walsh has clarified that he "misspoke" in a recent campaign advertisement where he stated, “I’m voting for Brandon Williams” in a local congressional race. The Auburn native made the correction ... more

The Central New York race between Republican Rep. Brandon Williams and Democratic state Sen. John Mannion is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal contests in the 2024 elections. Williams, a freshman congressman, ... more

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has voiced concerns about recent election-related mailers sent to voters in Cayuga County by the Center for Voter Information (CVI). The issue revolves around mail-in ballot forms that CVI, a nonprofit organization, ... more

As a gun owner and a supporter of the Second Amendment, I’m writing to share my support for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and to encourage everyone to keep her in office. She stands firmly for our ... more

I am a resident of Ontario County and writing about the status of our local economy and the devastating effect it has had on our middle class (me!). The inflation rate has risen unchecked since 2020, ... more

A Meet the Candidates Night planned for Schuyler County voters has been canceled after only a handful of candidates responded to the invitation. The nonpartisan event, traditionally organized by a local committee with support from ... more

The following is a letter to the editor submitted by Judy Jerome. If you have a letter you'd like published on FingerLakes1.com send it to news@fingerlakes1.com. I recently read an editorial by Congressman Brandon Williams ... more

Rep. Brandon Williams (R-Sennett) and state Sen. John Mannion (D-Geddes) faced off in a debate for the new 22nd Congressional District seat at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The debate, moderated by ... more

Voters in Schuyler County will cast their ballots this November in newly restructured Congressional districts, following New York State's redistricting efforts earlier this year. Starting in January 2025, the county will be divided between two ... more