As the first Election Day since the tumultuous 2020 Presidential election, tensions were riding high and the results would be indicative not only of the respective candidates, but also of how the nation felt about the Biden Administration. The results of the election could have been predicted and was not particularly unusual given the events of the past year. Nonetheless, this past election cycle and its results are concerning signs for Democrats as to what will come in future elections.
Read moreSkidmore News' Guide to the NYS Midterms
The midterm elections are coming up fast — Nov. 6, to be exact — and there are a lot of names and seats on the ballot that may be confusing for the average voter. But don’t fear, Skidmore News has gone through the local ballot and created a guide to both the Republican and Democratic nominees!
Read moreLetter to the Editor: A Comment on Mr. Andrew Blumenberg
Mr. Blumenberg, a public defender who defended the man who killed a Skidmore student while drunk driving two years ago, is a candidate for Saratoga Springs City Court Judge.
Read moreSaratoga’s First Woman City Court Judge Seeks Election
Judge Francine Vero is the first woman appointed to the position of City Court Judge in Saratoga Springs. She is seeking election by the public in the upcoming election on Nov. 7.
Read moreThe Public Defender Has A History with Skidmore
Andrew Blumenberg, a candidate for Saratoga Springs City Court Judge, has been a public defender for the past 10 years, handling over 10,000 cases in the process. One of these cases was the case of Thomas H. Gorman, the drunk driver who killed a Skidmore student and injured two others on Halloween of 2015.
Read moreSkidmore News Endorses Dylan Quinn for Junior Class President
The Skidmore News is optimistic that Quinn, a self-proclaimed “political outsider,” is capable of increasing transparency and introducing new priorities to the Student Government.
Read moreOn the Issue of the Voters' Register in Ghana
A new voters’ register, or at the very least, a reformed voters’ register, is necessary for ensuring the future security and stability of Ghana ahead of the upcoming 2016 general elections.
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