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Election Coverage

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How much candidates spent, and the voters they persuaded

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Unofficial tallies reported by the Board of Elections

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Philipstown / Putnam Election Results

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If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner?

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Views on Economy and Border Divide Ryan and Esposito

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District 18 House candidates take up key voter concerns

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Beacon council member challenging Dutchess appointee

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Beacon Council Races Unopposed

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State Assembly member also has no challenger

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Election Explainer: Where are the Key Voters?

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Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?

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Voting systems are targets of conspiracy theories but get tested for accuracy and security

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Election Explainer: Not Everything Will Run Perfectly

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Still, U.S. elections are remarkably reliable

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Election Explainer: Predicting the Results

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How elections forecasters became political ‘prophets’

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Election Explainer: Who Can Vote?

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Who can vote, and what steps must you take to do so?

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Election Explainer: Voter Fraud Happens, But…

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It’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it

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Election Explainer: Why Don’t The Pollsters Ask Me?

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A poll can represent your opinion even if you weren’t contacted for it

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Election Explainer: Will the Polls Be Right?

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What polling on the presidential race can and can’t tell you

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Fight for U.S. House Raging in Hudson Valley, Catskills

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Trump struggled in districts in 2020 but other Republicans thrived

Rogers, Egitto
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Egitto, Rogers vie for 10-year term 

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Who’s on the ballot in local races

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Candidates Clash Over Fishkill Supervisor Seat

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 27, 2023October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Development, police spending among issues

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by Staff October 27, 2023February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates asked about priorities and property-tax revaluation

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