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(Oct 20, 2020) Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik and Democrat Tedra Cobb sparred often in their debate at WWNY-TV in Watertown Monday. We have the highlights. Also: All but seven states are on New York's travel advisory list now.
(Sep 4, 2020) One of Democrat Tedra Cobb's strengths during her losing campaign in 2018 was her in-person meet-and-greets across the North Country. Now those are largely gone due to COVID-19, but Cobb has more money and name recognition for her rematch against Rep. Elise Stefanik. Also: A slight uptick in COVID-19 cases across the North Country.
(Aug 12, 2020) Mayor Mike Skelly and three city councilors took over the city of Ogdensburg with a write-in campaign. And they've been throwing punches and upending local government since. Also: Three debates are scheduled between Rep. Elise Stefanik and Democrat Tedra Cobb.
North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik has been a leading voice for Republicans in Congress, and gained a national profile for her defense of President Trump during impeachment hearings. This November, Stefanik is being challenged by Democrat Tedra Cobb, in a rematch from 2018. Cobb talks with Grant Reeher about her campaign, and why she should represent the North Country in Congress.
(Jun 10, 2020) Former North Country Congressman Bill Owens has endorsed fellow Democrat Tedra Cobb for Congress. Owens works as an attorney in Plattsburgh and represented the North Country from 2009 to 2015.
(Feb 20, 2020) Rep. Elise Stefanik hasn't returned campaign contributions from casino developer Steve Wynn, even though many of her Republican colleagues have. Democrat Tedra Cobb has gone on the offensive. Also: the Diocese of Ogdensburg mulls bankruptcy after priest abuse lawsuits.
(Oct 30, 2018) Democrat Tedra Cobb and Green party candidate Lynn Kahn support abortion rights. Republican Elise Stefanik's stance is more nuanced. Brian Mann reports in this bonus episode.
(Oct 25, 2018) Republican Elise Stefanik, Democrat Tedra Cobb, and Green Lynn Kahn shared a stage for the first time this week. And it got heated. Plus, a first look at voter registration. Brian Mann and Zach Hirsch join David Sommerstein.
(Sep 27, 2018) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's charges that Democrat Tedra Cobb raised taxes 20 times while in the St. Lawrence County legislature mostly aren't true. But Cobb is still struggling to land counter-punches. Meanwhile, a voter in Plattsburgh says you can't complain if you don't vote. Send voice memos of your questions about NY-21 to david@ncpr.org.