State Sen. Rachel May and challenger Sam Rodgers debate on the Campbell Conversations

WRVO | By Grant Reeher

Published October 17, 2020 at 4:48 AM EDT

State Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) is being challenged by Republican Sam Rodgers

Democrats in New York are on the verge of winning a veto-proof majority in the State Senate, which could bring profound changes in the state's policies. This week, Grant Reeher moderates a debate between the two candidates running for New York's 53rd State Senate district, incumbent Rachel May (D-Syracuse), and Republican challenger Sam Rodgers.

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Grant Reeher

Grant Reeher is a Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship. He is also creator, host and program director of “The Campbell Conversations” on WRVO, a weekly regional public affairs program featuring extended in-depth interviews with regional and national writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals.

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