Island Vote 2016 - New York Primary

The presidential candidates are heading for a crucial showdown in the New York primary on April 19. News 12 Long Island has all the races covered - from the candidates vying for the White House to the

News 12 Staff

Apr 8, 2016, 10:08 PM

Updated 3,074 days ago

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The presidential candidates are heading for a crucial showdown in the New York primary on April 19. News 12 Long Island has all the races covered - from the candidates vying for the White House to the hopefuls in the special 9th District state Senate race.
Watch our in-depth Island Vote series this week for everything you need to know about the primary - What's at stake, who Long Islanders are voting for and what to expect on this year's ballot.
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Once powerful State Senator Dean Skelos was forced to give up this seat after his corruption conviction. Now there's a bruising race to replace him--and it could affect the balance of power in Albany. We profile Democrat Todd Kaminsky and Republican Christopher McGrath and take you behind the scenes of this important contest.
The ballot you'll see when you get to the polls on Primary Day can be downright confusing. We break it down for you. Know before you vote!