In the race for the seat in the 19th Assembly District, the Herald endorses incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square.
Given Ra’s years of experience in the State Assembly — he was first elected to …
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11/1/18
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The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . .
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9/27/18
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Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials.
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10/19/17
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Life has taken another turn, not unexpected. My dad, who is 97, had a major heart attack early this week while at home in Florida.
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11/17/16
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Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . .
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11/17/16
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It was a somber and subdued atmosphere in Lawrence High School for faculty and students the morning after Election Day ad Donald Trump had defeated Hillary Clinton.
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Emma Balsam
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11/16/16
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Twenty-two days before Election Day, Nov. 8, a half dozen candidates from three political races spoke on several issues at the forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Nassau that took place at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett on Oct. 19.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/26/16
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Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, but it won’t be just to decide the next president. Many other federal, state, county and local seats are . . .
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10/6/16
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There’s no doubt that the 2016 campaign for president has turned into a classic brawl, and neither major political party may ever be the same after Election Day. The Republicans are saddled with a few candidates who, if chosen, could lead to the splintering of the party for many years to come. And the Democratic contest . . .
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2/11/16
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In a good year, many, if not most, Nassau County voters are cynical about local politics. Two powerful machines, led by the major political parties, exercise tight control over . . .
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11/12/15
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