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Three local lawmakers had different takes on a measure to raise their own pay at the end of last year.

Candidates are declaring their intentions to run for State Senate across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes.

"I'm certain that we would be open to it if that's their decision."

"We should be both expeditious and thorough. The state deserves that. The people of New York deserve that."

Among those in opposition are union groups.

A separate piece of legislation by Kelles could possibly come up for a final vote as soon as Monday

In recent days, Danks Burke attempted to bring suit against officials in Schuyler County over some invalidated absentee ballots.

According to Danks Burke, the case relates to 75 to 100 ballots.

The incumbent, Republican Sen. Tom O’Mara, leads Democratic challenger, Leslie Danks Burke with nearly all districts reporting.

This is the second time Danks Burke has challenged O’Mara to represent the 58th senate district. Geographically, the district is the largest in the state senate.