Assemblywoman Addie Russell defends her position against conservative...
When voters go to the polls in the 116th Assembly District, it will be a referendum on Democratic incumbent Addie Russell who is running for her fourth term. The so-called River District covers...
View ArticleAddie Russell and John Byrne in standoff for 116th Assembly seat
Last night ended with Republican challenger John Byrne leading the race for the 116th Assembly District by 117 votes. But incumbent Democrat Addie Russell has not bowed out of the race to represent...
View Article116th Assembly winner undetermined until end of November
The 116th Assembly District race is still in limbo. On Election Day, Republican John Byrne earned 117 more votes than incumbent Democrat Addie Russell. Who wins may come down to the absentee ballots....
View ArticleByrne concedes; Russell wins 116th by a hair
Assemblywoman Addie Russell (D-116th) has been re-elected for her fourth term representing the 116th Assembly District also known as the "River District." The district includes parts of Jefferson and...
View ArticleAssemblywoman Addie Russell supports Silver; prepares for changes
In the wake of the downfall of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, North Country Assembly woman Addie Russell says she stands by the presumption of innocence until you are proven guilty. Russell, a...
View ArticlePrimary results: Assembly and Senate races
Primary elections Tuesday for some state Senate and Assembly races in central and northern New York are too close to call an official winner this morning.
View ArticleRussell, Byrne defend business records in fiesty Assembly debate
Two candidates are running against one another in the 116th Assembly District that runs along the St. Lawrence River in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties. Republican candidate John Byrne, a former...
View ArticleRussell donating campaign donation received from disgraced former assemblyman
State Assemblywoman Addie Russell is still untangling herself from ties with disgraced former Assemblyman Vito Lopez. Lopez resigned from the state legislature in May 2013 in the midst of allegations...
View ArticleBehind Byrne's run for Assembly in 116th, a trail of struggling businesses
Over the last month, the race to represent the 116th Assembly District has gone from heated to scorching. In the so-called River District in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, mailboxes are...
View ArticlePAC-fueled ads take aim at Russell for standing with disgraced Assembly speaker
Two years ago, Democrat Addie Russell nearly lost her seat in the Assembly. She represents the 116th District along the St. Lawrence River, from Cape Vincent to Massena. Russell came back from a...
View ArticleRussell wins 116th Assembly District race
Democratic Assemblywoman Addie Russell overcame a rematch challenge from Republican John Byrne to hold on to her seat in the 116th Assembly District. She defeated Byrne 53 percent to 47 percent, or by...
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