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Polls open across Western New York for Primary Election Day
The polls are officially open and New Yorkers have the chance to vote in the first of two state primaries.
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While 2020 is undoubtedly a big year for presidential politics, congressional and state races have a lot at stake, too. A couple House of Representatives races in our region are some of the most-watched races in the country. And, there are major races in the state legislature up for grabs that will play a factor in lawmaking in the state for the next two years.
This Hub has everything you need to know about the 2020 General Election.
The polls are officially open and New Yorkers have the chance to vote in the first of two state primaries.
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They gave their insight on the latest polling.
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He will return to Capitol Hill.
He will return to Capitol Hill.
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