Preparation is key to choosing the proper candidate to represent you. It also helps to be familiar with the sheet that will carry those important choices.

So, when you head to the polls today, make sure you're up-to-speed not only on the candidates but the ballots themselves.

Head to uticaod.com/election for the latest news on many local elections. Then, head to the Oneida or Herkimer county board of elections sites to see the ballot for your particular area.

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You'll be confident in your choices and you'll make the visit to the proper polling station your most efficient yet.