CNY Decides

Why one vote matters more than ever & the combination of voter registration and even-year elections may benefit Democrats

By Robert Beck,

Published May 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT

On this episode, WAER host Bob Beck sits down with Central Current's Laura Robertson to discuss her article explaining why Democrats will have to work harder to keep control of the Onondaga County Legislature.

And, in the latest Civics 101, WAER's Boone Kilpatrick takes a look at local races that won by the slimmest margins, proving why one vote truly matters.

Watch the extended interview:

CNY Decides is supported by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

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Robert Beck

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.<br/><br/><br/>

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Boone Kilpatrick

Boone Kilpatrick is a regional, state, and national award winning journalist. He joined WAER in 2025 as an undergraduate at Syracuse University where he is currently studying broadcast and digital journalism. He is looking forward to graduating in June of 2027. As a reporter at WAER, Boone is responsible for finding and producing original stories for our digital and broadcast platforms.

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