Politics & Government

Pelham 2012 Election Guide

A guide to the candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Pelham and Westchester.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Pelham Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race, issue and candidate in town.

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Incumbent U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) will face off against challenger Wendy Long (R).

Find out what's happening in Pelhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

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U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D) is seeking re-election in Federal Congressional District 16.

Find out what's happening in Pelhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Joseph McLaughlin (R) and Joseph Diaferia (Green) are challenging Engel.

District 16 includes Scarsdale, Eastchester, Rye, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham and a portion of the Bronx.

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Rep. Amy Paulin (D) is seeking re-election in New York State Assembly District 88.

No Republican challengers have filed.

District 88 includes Pelham, Eastchester, Scarsdale and portions of New Rochelle and White Plains.

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Patch's complete coverage of the presidential race

WATCH: Police Usher Green Candidate Jill Stein From Debate Site

Open Post: Live Chat the VP Debate

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

Live Blog Recap: Presidential Debate Insider Chat

Debate Divides New City Bar

FLASH POLL: Who Won? Insiders Pick Romney

Click for Patch's coverage of the Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention

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Where to vote

Click here, and plug in your zip code to find the nearest polling place.

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Patch readers have a unique opportunity to become involved this elections cycle, beyond news tips and comments. If you're serious about a certain post, candidate or issue, use our blogging feature to connect with other residents and sound-off on the political stage. To get started, click here. (Rep. Elliot Engel and Orangetown supervisor Andy Stewart already have blogs.)


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