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Chris Browne spoke to supporters during the opening of his Republican campaign headquarters on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre.

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/10/09

Legislator Joe Scannell has been going door-to-door during his re-election campaign.

Nassau County’s 5th District race heats up

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. more

MIKE RUSSO and JUDY RATTNER | 9/8/09

The election race is here

The Nassau County Legislature’s 2nd District Democratic primary will pit Roger Corbin, who has held the seat since 1996, against Robert Troiano, a longtime North Hempstead town councilman. more

Dana Williams | 9/8/09

Barra calls for repeal of new state fees

Assemblyman Robert Barra (R-Lynbrook) said he’s outraged at what he describes as a ”blatant money grab orchestrated by Gov. David Paterson and his cohorts in the state Legislature.” As part of the 2009-10 state budget, which he voted against, drivers licenses and registration fees will increase dramatically. more

9/3/09

Gonsalves seeks reelection to county Legislature

Her challenger to be determined in Democratic primary. more

Mike Caputo | 8/6/09

Local incumbents returned, Skelos re-elected, but Democrats take Senate majority

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), Congressman Peter King (R-Seaford), GOP state senators Kemp Hannon, Charles Fuschillo, Jr., Dean Skelos, Democratic state Sen. Craig Johnson, Assembly incumbent … more

By John O'Connell | 11/5/08

Herald Endorsements

The Herald has made endorsements in congressional, state senate and state assembly races within our coverage areas. more

10/31/08

Election 2008: Judges

The Herald profiled the candidates for the office of judge in various courts in our coverage area. more

Herald staff | 10/31/08

Hannon, McElroy go head to head in 6th Senate District

The race in the 6th Senate District pits Republican incumbent Kemp Hannon, a lifelong Garden City resident who has held the office since 1990, against Democratic challenger Kristen McElroy, a longtime practicing … more

Herald staff | 10/30/08

Election 2008 stories: Assembly

The Herald profiled the candidates for the state assembly in our coverage areas. more

Herald staff | 10/30/08