Nov 06, 2006 — Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand's narrow 3-point advantage is within the poll's margin of error. According to Siena College, Gillibrand leads Republican John Sweeney by 9 points in southern counties of the 20th congressional district and is running dead even here in the North Country. The two candidates hold equal support among men and women. The poll was taken last week just as the first news of the Sweeneys' domestic incident was coming out. Brian asked Siena College spokesman Steven Greenberg whether the numbers could shift again before Tuesday.  Go to full article

Nov 02, 2006 — The 20th congressional district race was rocked yesterday when two newspapers published reports of a domestic incident in December involving Republican incumbent John Sweeney and his wife Gaia, who goes by the name Gayle. The Albany Times-Union and the New York Daily News reported that Sweeney allegedly grabbed his wife by the neck. The development comes with just a week left in the campaign, as Sweeney faces the toughest re-election fight of his career against Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand. Brian Mann has the story.  Go to full article

Oct 26, 2006 — Former President Bill Clinton will campaign in Latham today, stumping for Democratic challenger Kirsten Gillibrand. Gillibrand hopes to unseat incumbent Republican John Sweeney. The Glens Falls Post Star had scheduled a debate between the two candidates for this evening. But Sweeney announced this week that he wouldn't face Gillibrand. Sweeney also failed to appear at a debate on Monday held by the League of Women Voters in Saratoga County. Gillibrand took to the stage alone, addressing a small audience. As Brian Mann reports, the lack of a face-to-face meeting is the latest development in one of the nation's most toxic congressional races.  Go to full article

Sep 22, 2006 — The 20th Congressional district race continues to intensify with national politicians and activist groups on both sides weighing in. As Brian Mann reports, Congressman John Sweeney has also drawn a key local endorsement.  Go to full article

Sep 08, 2006 — The tone of the 20th Congressional District campaign intensified yesterday. Kirsten Gillibrand posted a controversial attack ad on her campaign website, comparing Republican John Sweeney to Joseph MCarthy. McCarthy led the infamous House Unamerican Activites hearings in the 50s. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Sep 07, 2006 — Democratic challenger Kirsten Gillibrand says she's closed the gap with Republican congressman John Sweeney. A pollster hired by Gillibrand's campaign says she lags by only 8 percent. That's much closer than an independent poll conducted by Siena College late last month. Brian Mann has the story.  Go to full article

Aug 29, 2006 — A new poll taken by Siena College shows Republican John Sweeney leading the 20th congressional district race by wide margins. With two months before the November election, Sweeney holds a 19-point advantage over Democratic challenger Kirsten Gillibrand. Brian Mann has details.  Go to full article

Aug 15, 2006 — Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand has won the endorsement of New York's branch of the AFL-CIO. Gillibrand is hoping to unseat Republican Congressman John Sweeney. Brian Mann has details.  Go to full article

Aug 10, 2006 — Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand drew support yesterday from eleven union organizations. Gillibrand is challenging Republican John Sweeney in the 20th Congressional District. As Brian Mann reports, one of the unions backing Gillibrand is the New York State United Teachers with more than half a million members statewide.  Go to full article

Aug 08, 2006 — Congressman John Sweeney represents much of the North Country. The Republican has won re-election easily in the past, but this year faces a surprisingly stiff challenge from Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand. Sweeney stumbled earlier in the spring, plagued by health concerns, ethics questions, and by a flap over his appearance at a frat party. But as Brian Mann reports, Sweeney is campaigning hard and hopes to focus voters attention on the federal tax money that he's won for his district.  Go to full article