Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 06, 2012 — Three candidates are vying for the 115th assembly seat, representing Clinton, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties to the New York State Assembly.

Tim Carpenter is the Democratic candidate in the 115th Assembly race, competing with Republican Janet Duprey and Conservative Karen Bisso for that seat. He's a corrections officer and City Council member in Plattsburgh. He spoke with Sarah Harris about his campaign.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 02, 2012 — With Election Day looming Tuesday, candidates running for office have taken to the streets, going door to door to make their final pitches to voters.

Candidates say there are still undecided voters to win over. And they're encouraging people to simply go the polls, no matter whom they support.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Oct 10, 2012 — It's been a lackluster political season in much of the North Country, with many seats going uncontested. But the 115th Assembly district race has sparked fierce debate and fiery rhetoric. The newly-formed district represents Clinton, Franklin and part of St. Lawrence County.

Three candidates -- a Republican, a Democrat and a Conservative, are vying for the seat now held by Assemblywoman Janet Duprey. Duprey faced off with her challengers Monday during a debate in Plattsburgh sponsored by Mountain Lake PBS.

Major flashpoints were affordable healthcare and the Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand the state forest preserve in the Adirondacks.  Go to full article