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The Political Race 2008
Voter Information - Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day

Polls in New York State are open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Find Your Polling Place at the NYS Board of Elections Website

County Boards of Elections: Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates

Check back at 13WHAM.com for live election results after the polls close.

Election Results - Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day
13WHAM Political Headlines
Political BLOG: It Was “Special” – It Just Wasn’t A “Session”
Wednesday, 11/19/08, 4:30pm. A wrap of the happenings (or lack of happenings) in Albany on Tuesday. Winners, losers, humor, and disappointment. Video Video
Message to Students: Obama Win Means Anything is Possible
Rochester, N. Y. – “Anything is possible” was the message a group of seniors at Freddie Thomas High School took away from the election of the nation's first black president. Video Video
Local African-American Leaders Emotional About Obama’s Win
Rochester, N.Y. -- Barack Obama's victory was an emotional one for local African Americans, especially those who witnessed the civil rights movement Video Video
Historic Election Headline Newspapers Sell Out
Rochester, N.Y. -- The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is among many newspapers selling commemorative editions of Wednesday's historic results. Video Video
Urban League Founder Inspired by Obama’s Win
Rochester, N.Y -- President-elect Barack Obama’s election was the realization of a dream for many Americans. For longtime community activist Kathryn Terrell, it is also an inspiration. Video Video
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Rochester Reports Blog
Rochester City School Board Meeting Live Blog - NOW!
Join 13WHAM's Rachel Barnhart as she live blogs from Thursday night’s Rochester City School Board meeting. Teachers are planning to speak out about safety issues, including the district’s suspension policy.
In Today's Economic News......(God Help Us)
Coping with the barrage of bad news
Updated: The Rubber Room
Wednesday, 11/19/08 4:41 p.m. - You might need your own rubber room after reading the teachers union representative assembly meeting notes.
More Rochester Reports... 
2008 Congressional Races
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Slideshows
U.S. President elect Barack Obama (L) and his wife Michelle (2nd L) wave to their supporters along with Vice-President elect Joe Biden (right) and his wife Jill after Obama gave his victory speech during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Joe Raedle, Getty Images)

Presidential Candidates: Democrats

109 Photos - Updated 11/05 8:06 am

Follow the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees as they campaign across the country before the November 4th election.

Republican presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (2L), stands with (L-R) wife Cindy McCain, vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and husband Todd Palin as McCain concedes victory on stage during the election night rally at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on November 4, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Doug Pensinger, Getty Images)

Presidential Candidates: Republicans

109 Photos - Updated 11/05 8:04 am

Follow the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees as they campaign across the country before the November 4th election.

L to R) Democratic U.S. Vice-Presidential nominee Joe Biden (D-DE), Democratic U.S. Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), Malia Obama, Jill Biden and Michelle Obama stand on stage on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Mark Wilson, Getty Images)

Democratic National Convention

47 Photos - Updated 8/29 1:46 pm

Denver hosted the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center from August 25th through the 28th.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) pauses while speaking during day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. McCain would accept the Republican party's nomination to be its presidential candidate. (Win McNamee, Getty Images)

Republican National Convention

47 Photos - Updated 9/11 9:01 am

Minneapolis - St. Paul hosted the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center from September 1st through the 4th.

Presidential and Vice Presidential Nominees


Barack Obama
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Joe Biden
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Ralph Nader
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Matt Gonzalez
- Bio on Nader Website


John McCain
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Sarah Palin
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Bob Barr
- Bio and Voting
- Website


Wayne Allyn Root
- Bio on Barr Website




National Election News
Report says records search on 'Joe the Plumber' improper
Investigators are now trying to determine if politics was involved when a director improperly used state computers to find personal information on the man.
Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep
In a painfully poignant moment reminiscent of the fall of yesteryear's Senate giants, Republican Ted Stevens has spoken and yielded the floor for the last time.
Waxman topples Dingell for key panel chair
Rep. Henry Waxman, a liberal ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will take over the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee when the next Congress convenes in January.
Napolitano picked for DHS, papers say
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is President-elect Barack Obama's primary choice to be secretary of the Homeland Security Department, several news organizations reported Thursday.
Obama seeks reforms in talk with UN chief
President-elect Barack Obama is urging the United Nations chief to reform the world organization to help it address pressing global issues.
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