ELECTION RESULTS--LOCAL CONTESTS
The results of the 2012 election will be updated periodically, and winners bolded.
Election night dispatches
What's happening at election night events here in the Capital District
Region heads to the polls
Voters in the Capital District headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, to cast ballots in races ranging from the presidential election to local contests.
Spotlight, League cancel Monday debate
A candidate forum cosponsored by The Spotlight and the League of Women Voters of Albany County for this evening has been cancelled in anticipation of severe weather.
Candidates draw clear divide
Tonko and Dieterich point to party agendas in crafting arguments
Both candidates in the 20th Congressional District attempted to align their opponent with destructive Washington politics in a debate last night.
Republican stalwarts take on new faces
Democrat challengers say change needed in Senate and Assembly
Two Democrats new to state politics are challenging Republican incumbents in the newly redrawn 49th Senate District and 112th Assembly District, and at a recent debate they both told voters it is time for a change.
Ballston farmland deal a nonstarter
Cappiello Farm sold to another buyer for $2.7M; town’s price was $600k
A plan for the Town of Ballston to purchase an iconic piece of farmland has failed, much to the chagrin of the landowners and open space advocates.
Ballston councilman resigns
The Town of Ballston has a seat to fill effective immediately. According to Supervisor Patti Southworth, Councilman Jeremy Knight sent a certified letter to the town clerk yesterday stating his resignation.
Senate race too close to call
The new lines delineating the 43rd State Senate District haven’t proven themselves in favor of incumbent Roy McDonald or his challenger Kathy Marchione in the Sept. 13 Republican Primary race for the open seat.
Election night dispatches
Dispatches from the field on Primary Day.
ELECTION RESULTS: PRIMARY 2012
Results will be updated as they become available after polls close at 9 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 13.
Primary Day 2012
Voters headed to the polls to make their choices in primary contests across the Capital District.
The forum with an empty seat - Updated
On Thursday, Sept 6, The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidates Public Forum for those seeking the Senate seat in the 43rd District. The venue was the Maple Avenue Middle School and the event took place at 7 p.m.
Marchione bows out of debate
Kathleen Marchione, who is challenging incumbent Roy McDonald in the Republican primary, announced she would not be attending the event after Edward Gilbert, who is challenging Marchione on the Conservative line, was invited. Marchione accused the two candidates of colluding against her.
Library budget pokes above $4M
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library seeks five for trustee positions
Voters residing in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library District borders will have a chance to vote on their library’s 2013 budget this Primary Day, Sept. 13.
