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A Primary Day Like No Other Winds Down In New York

There were a number of hotly contested Democratic primaries that were getting voters to the polls on Tuesday, especially in the racially and ethnically diverse 8th Congressional District in Brooklyn and Queens.

2012/06/26

Donald Payne Jr. (credit: CI.Newark.NJ.US)

Donald Payne Jr. Wins US House Primary In Bid To Succeed Father

Donald Payne Jr. defeated five other challengers in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District seat.

2012/06/05

FILE - Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks to supporters during a town hall meeting at Laurel Ridge on December 2, 2011 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Photo by Davis Turner/Getty Images)

Republicans Do Battle In Florida With Primary Two Days Away

The race for the Republican Presidential Candidacy continues in Florida; with the state’s primary two days away Rick Santorum has had to cancel campaign events to be with his ill daughter in Pennsylvania.

2012/01/29

GOP Candidates Gang Up On Romney In South Carolina

Mitt romney’s record came under repeated attack during the Republican Presidential debate in South Carolina.

2012/01/16

Voters line up to cast their ballots for the New Hampshire GOP primary at Webster School on January 10, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Romney Relishes New Hampshire Win, But Storm Clouds Await In South Carolina

What a relief for Mitt Romney. Last week’s squeaker in Iowa turned into a decisive victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. But as that old song goes, we’ve only just begun.

2012/01/10

Former Gov. George Pataki (credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Former Governor George Pataki Won’t Enter 2012 Presidential Race

The former three-term governor has been considering a run for months and has been trying to build support in the important primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

2011/08/26

FILE - A voting booth in Fort Lee, NJ (Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

All 18 Incumbents In The Legislature Win N.J. Primary Elections

Two of New Jersey’s most influential Democrats — including one of Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s harshest critics — survived hard-fought primary election challenges Tuesday.

2011/06/07

80 Poll Sites Opened Late On NYC Primary Day

Voters reported multiple problems during the Sept. 14 primary, when New York state rolled out new automated voting machines for the first time.

2010/10/04

Carl Paladino (L), Rick Lazio (R) (credit: AP)

Lazio, Paladino Spending Big In New York Governor’s Race

Republican Rick Lazio has even less campaign cash on hand now than in August. State records also show millionaire Republican Carl Paladino $567 in debt after outspending Lazio in recent weeks.

2010/09/03

NY Primary Candidates Boost Campaign Funds

New campaign finance records show candidates in the Sept. 14 New York primary boosting their coffers with personal funds and transfers from other campaign accounts.

2010/08/14

McMahon Wins GOP Primary For Conn. Senate Seat

Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon has fended off a late challenge from former Congressman Rob Simmons to win the Republican endorsement for Connecticut’s U.S. Senate seat.

2010/08/10

A sign is seen at a polling place on Primary Day - Stamford, CT - Aug 10, 2010 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Polls Open On Primary Day In Connecticut

The polls have opened for Connecticut’s primary elections as voters begin choosing candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and various state and local races.

WCBS 880–2010/08/10