09 Nov 1994
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1994
Page
1
A partly cloudy and cold start gives way to mostly sunny Friday with a chilly breeze. Saturday remains sunny, while Sunday turns partly sunny and milder with improving conditions for outdoor plans.
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency plans to ignite the first load of garbage at a $178 million incinerator tonight and store the ash. Negotiations continue with two New York landfills over residue disposal as officials press ahead with startup.
Republican Kevin Walsh defeated Democrat Leigh Hunt in the Onondaga County sheriff race as Hunt’s campaign imploded amid a scandal. The result solidifies Walsh’s victory in a tight contest shaped by the controversy surrounding Hunt.
Republicans win control of the Senate and House and gain a majority of state gubernatorial posts across the nation, signaling a sweeping political shift. The results reshape the balance of power and set the stage for new policy directions nationwide.
GOP Rep. James Walsh secures a fourth term in the 25th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rhea Jezer by 57 percent to 43 percent as results from Page AS report the statewide contest outcome.
Republican Bernard Mahoney defeats incumbent Joseph Nicoletti in the Albany race, advancing to the next state election stage as voters shift support away from the incumbent.
In Texas George W. Bush secures the governorship as Jeb Bush loses Florida. House Speaker Tom Foley faces defeat while California Senator Dianne Feinstein wins reelection and Senator Edward M Kennedy defeats a strong challenger.
A proposal to amend the Onondaga County charter including technical changes and a four year term length for county legislators was defeated. A second proposal to amend the administrative code also lengthening terms was resoundingly defeated.
Republican Kevin Walsh secured the sheriff's office defeating Democrat Legh Hunt in a landslide after a weekend election law violation scandal. An exit poll counted 103,454 for Walsh and 54,295 for Hunt with about half of Walsh supporters switching after Friday's revelation.
An exit poll indicates 4 percent of voters who backed Hunt and 299 percent who were undecided shifted to Walsh after a loan was disclosed. The margin of error is high at plutora. Walsh wins most votes while undecided voters move to him. results reflect late changes on page A7.
Election results show Republicans seize control of the House by shifting 40 Democratic seats and expand in the Senate with a 52 to 48 margin. The vote rebukes President Clinton as voters express Washington fatigue. Feinstein withstands a massive challenger in California as Republicans gain across districts.
New York race centers on George Pataki a state senator from Putnam County who challenges three term incumbent Mario Cuomo. Pataki leads with a narrow final margin as opponents contend over tax relief and reduced state spending.
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