Candidates have their say

During the past month, candidates vying for political office to represent Tompkins County in Albany and in Washington have taken part in luncheon sessions in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall with faculty members and administrative staff, hosted by Cornell's Office of Government Affairs. Above: Mike Sigler, Republican candidate for the 125th District seat in the New York State Assembly, visits campus for an Oct. 22 luncheon. Below: Barbara Lifton, right, Sigler's Democratic opponent (shown with Stephen Johnson, left, assistant vice president for government affairs, and Henrik N. Dullea, vice president for university relations) speaks during an Oct. 14 luncheon. The informational luncheons were also held for U.S. Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey, a Democrat who is running for re-election in the 26th District, and his opponent, Republican Eric Hall. Remember to vote this Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Robert Barker/University Photography