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Voters deserve more competitive contests

Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more

11/7/13

Jonathan Clarke, Democratic challenger Age: 36 Lives in: Levittown Career: Market Analyst, NPD Group; Associate at John L. Juliano, P.C. Political experience: None Family: Married Other: Member of American Constitution Society and Nassau County Bar Association

Dunne, Clarke running for L.D. 15

Dennis Dunne, Sr., a Republican who has represented the 15th Legislative District for more than 18 years, is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Jonathan Clarke, an attorney from Levittown. Recent redistricting shifted Salisbury from the 13th Legislative District to the 15th. Also included in L.D. 15 is Levittown and Island Trees. more

By David Weingrad | 10/18/13

Norma Gonsalves Republican Incumbemt Age: 79 Lives in: East Meadow Career: Educator in New York City school system for 25 years Political experience: County legislator, 1998-present; presiding Officer, 2012-present Family: Husband, John, three children and four grandchildren Other: Project Director for Crime Watch and Civilian Patrol; Member of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, the Edward J. Speno Lodge #2568 Order Sons of Italy in America, and the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow;

Gonsalves, Kraus vie for L.D. 13

Norma Gonsalves, a Republican from East Meadow is running for reelection to represent the 13th Legislative District against Democratic challenger Ed Kraus, a firefighter from North Bellmore. Gonsalves, who has held the position since 1998, became the Legislature’s Presiding Officer in 2012. Kraus has been in the North Bellmore Fire Department since 2004, is a former chief of department, and current fire commissioner. The 13th Legislative District includes East Meadow, North Bellmore, North Merrick, and parts of Seaford and Wantagh. more

By David Weingrad | 10/15/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

A chance for bipartisanship lost

Last year, Nassau County created the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission to draft new legislative maps for the next decade. more

1/10/13

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

County legislative redistricting: a temptation for political avarice

The shape and composition of the Nassau County Legislature’s 19 districts are modified after every U.S. Census to reflect changes in population from one district to another. more

7/26/12

Some post-election quarterbacking

Some have the Super Bowl. Me? I have Election Day. more

11/17/11

Norma Gonsalves

10/21/11

Pat Maher

10/21/11

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