Presendtial election aside, educate me on the local Nassau county elections.

I'm new to Long Island, so I wanted to get others opinions on the local electins.
The only one I am aware of right now is the 8th district State Senate race between State Sen. Charles Fuschillo (perublican) and Carol Gordon (Democrat).

So pelase enligthen me.

Re: Presendtial election aside, educate me on the local Nassau county elections.

Jack Martin (Republican) is running against Carolyn McCarthy (Democrat) for Congress.

I am voting for Martin because of his stance against the 3rd track expansion plans for the LIRR. As a nassau resident who lives in one of the towns greatly affected by this plan, it is the most important issue (for me) in this congressional election. McCarthy has not taken a sufficient stand on the issue in my opinion. I'm meeting her on Wednesday and will ask her exactly what she plans to do regarding the proposed expansion - but right now my vote is with Martin.

eta - I can't believe I wrote that his first name is Rick - it's Jack. . . maybe I was thinking of the singer? sorry!

Message edited 10/20/2008 1:20:26 PM.

Re: Presendtial election aside, educate me on the local Nassau county elections.