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Redistricting is most likely something Nassau County residents don’t want to think about again for another decade, especially after last year’s long and contentious process to redraw the county’s 19 legislative districts. more

2/14/14

Voters deserve more competitive contests

Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more

11/7/13

Laura Curran, Democrat, left, and Debbie Pugliese, Republican.

Curran and Pugliese face off

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce board member Debbie Pugliese and Board of Education Trustee Laura Curran — two people known for their involvement in the community — are vying for Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District seat, which Joe Scannell will not seek to reclaim after 14 years. more

10/17/13

Jack McCloy recently announced his candidacy for the 5th L.D. seat. He will run as a Democrat.

McCloy enters race for Legislature

Jack McCloy, a Baldwin resident, recently declared his candidacy for the 5th Legislative District seat Joe Scannell will not seek to retain in November. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/27/13

Joe Scannell, a 14-year veteran of the Nassau County Legislature, will not seek re-election in November. Two Baldwin women, Laura Curran and Debbie Pugliese, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.

Joe to go

Joe Scannell, a seven-term legislator in Nassau County’s 5th District, announced in late May that he would not seek re-election in November. The 14-year veteran of the Legislature spoke with the Herald last week about why he is moving on, what his future holds and the issues he believes will remain on the table in his district, which covers parts of Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre and South Hempstead. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/6/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

A chance for bipartisanship lost

Last year, Nassau County created the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission to draft new legislative maps for the next decade. more

1/10/13

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

County legislative redistricting: a temptation for political avarice

The shape and composition of the Nassau County Legislature’s 19 districts are modified after every U.S. Census to reflect changes in population from one district to another. more

7/26/12

Some post-election quarterbacking

Some have the Super Bowl. Me? I have Election Day. more

11/17/11

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