Who we're endorsing: On your 2020 election ballot
Records for early voting are being shattered across the country, including on Long Island. Waits outside polling places are measured in hours, not minutes. Aerial footage of snaking lines elicits gasps and double-takes. The determination by voters to cast their votes is inspiring.
Our elections are our showcase to the world, our best advertisement for democracy. Let’s keep it that way. We have our differences, but we can’t let warnings about chaos and confusion become self-fulfilling prophecies. Trust the processes that have worked before. With support from all of us, they’ll work again.
Casting your vote on Election Day? Enter your address here to see our choices on your ballot. And a reminder for Suffolk residents: Turn over your ballot.
The judicial races
This is no way to select judges
The eight candidates running for the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of the 10th Judicial District. There are eight candidates for eight openings, guaranteeing each a win. Credit: Newsday/Lane Filler
Long Islanders are itching to vote this year. But that enthusiasm for the top of the ticket hits a dead end because after the presidential choice, the next category asks voters to choose eight state Supreme Court candidates.
It’s a bit of a sham and here's why.
Election reads and resources
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All of our 2020 endorsements: Find out the candidates Newsday's board thinks best serve Long Island's needs this election season in the congressional, New York State Senate and New York State Assembly races.
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Here's a look at all the presidential endorsements the board has made since Newsday started publishing in 1940. This year, Newsday's board endorses Joe Biden for president (and details the case against Donald Trump and explains why Biden is best for Long Island's needs).
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Watch: Favorite punching bag for Long Island GOP campaigns -- NYC
