election day

Chris Collins breaks his silence on indictment

By • Sep 11, 2018

Rep. Chris Collins (R-Clarence) says his last day in office will be Dec. 31, as charges of insider trading against him have essentially ended his political career and reputation. He says what he does next will not be politics.

Team Cuomo/Hochul rallies its political troops in countdown to Election Day

By • Sep 11, 2018
Mike Desmond / WBFO News

Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be on the ballot Thursday against activist and actor Cynthia Nixon for another term. However, speaking to a roaring crowd of Democratic activists Monday night, he was running against President Donald Trump and never mentioned his actual election opponent.

NY Democrats jubilant over Election Day wins against Republicans

By • Nov 9, 2017

Democrats in New York are heartened by what they call a “blue wave” in this week’s election results in the state and the nation.

State ballots feature three propositions

By • Nov 7, 2017

There are three propositions on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections, though one has proven to be more controversial than the others.


Prop 3 on Nov. ballot spurs rare show of unity

By • Oct 20, 2017
Karen Dewitt / WBFO Albany Correspondent

We walk up the trail to the summit of Hadley Mountain in the southern Adirondacks, fallen leaves crunching underfoot. The wind picks up a bit as we climb up the fire tower for the panoramic view.

At Susan B. Anthony's Grave, Visiting Hours Extended For Election Day Crowds

By • Nov 8, 2016

The cemetery where women's suffrage activist Susan B. Anthony is buried extended its hours Tuesday "to accommodate those wishing to celebrate their vote" at her gravesite.

Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., will be open until polls there close at 9 p.m. ET.

Although this presidential election is the first in American history to have a woman on the ballot as a major party candidate, it is not the first time people have commemorated their votes by visiting Anthony's grave.

It's All Over But The Voting, As Trump And Clinton Cast Their Ballots

By Jim Zarroli • Nov 8, 2016

The rallies and debates, the tweets and the fundraisers, the wearying last-minute swings through the same half-dozen or so battleground states — all that is winding down at last.

Today it was time for the two major presidential candidates to perform the Election Day ritual of casting their own votes, just like average Joes, except for the fact that average Joes aren't usually trailed by dozens of reporters and TV cameras.

Why Election Day Polling Will Be Different In 2016

By Robin Young • Nov 8, 2016

Traditionally, the media puts coverage of political polls on hold on Election Day, and only begins reporting on exit polls after the polls have closed. This year, though, a number of newer outlets are planning to cover projections throughout the day.

Votecastr, a partnership between Slate and Vice News, will provide coverage of the race in part by tracking the number of people who have voted at particular polling stations.

DA race headlines Primary Day in WNY

By • Sep 13, 2016
New York State Senate

Western New Yorkers are going to the polls for what is expected to be a lightly attended primary election. A hotly contested race for Erie County District Attorney is on the ballot, along with State Senate, Assembly and judicial delegates.

30 years on, Buffalo pub continues its tradition as Election Night afterparty

By Michael Mroziak • Nov 3, 2015
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

After all the votes are counted, winners are declared and speeches are delivered, many who spent the past few weeks working the campaign trail - as well as many who covered them - will head out for a post-election nightcap. While several local establishments will enjoy business, one downtown pub in particular has enjoyed a role as a semi-official stop for many.


Erie County executive, Niagara Falls mayor top Election Day races

By • Nov 3, 2015

Some hotly contested races are on the ballot today, including elections for Erie County executive and Niagara Falls mayor.


Mixed turnout anticipated in Erie County for Election Day

By Michael Mroziak • Nov 3, 2015
File photo

The two commissioners of Erie County's Board of Elections are offering mixed thoughts on the anticipated turnout for Election Day 2015.


Two races could determine control of the Erie County Legislature

By • Oct 28, 2015

Republicans could lose control of the Erie County Legislature on Election Day. Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy believes two races will determine who will be the majority party.