Boehlert, a nine-term incumbent, is overwhelmingly favored to win a 10th term. But first he must get by a spirited challenge from David Vickers, a Spanish teacher at Hamilton Central School. On the surface, it doesn't seem like much of a task. Two years ago, Boehlert cruised past Vickers in the general election with more than 80 percent of the vote. Both candidates acknowledge that turnout will be the key, but neither side knows whether the voting public is really aware of Tuesday's primary.
People are clearly tired of being reminded that it is their civic duty to vote.
That fact is reflected in the declining turnouts in general elections over the past 40 years. So, we won't remind you of your civic duty.