WRVO News is interviewing regional candidates who are running in contested races. Wendy Long, a Republican attorney from Manhattan is running a long-shot race against incumbent Democrat Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. WRVO's Catherine Loper spoke with Long about why she's running, the economy and the importance of women in this year's election.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office did not respond to requests from WRVO News for an interview.