Campaigns Gear Up For Nov. 6 Midterm Elections Campaigns Gear Up For Midterms

Syracuse .N.Y. (NCC News)- Democrat Dana Balter and Republican John Katko are running for the 24th Congressional District.

Major spikes in voter registration and a quickly approaching election night means the pressure is on to get voters to the polls. There are 14,000 more people registered to vote this year and 4,500 of those voters did not register with a major political party, says CNYCentral.com.

One way the two politicians are getting voters engaged are televised debates. There will be four in total. The first debate took place Wednesday night.

This is not all the candidates are doing to ensure a huge turnout on Nov. 6. Both campaigns have volunteers reaching out and connecting with people all over the county.

“Call and reach out to people,” Katie Dukewits said. ” Get the word out and spread his message and policies.”

A member of the Syracuse University College Republicans, Dukewits said students have been volunteering over the course of Katko’s campaign and the final days of this election season will not be any different.

Balter’s Field Director Christine Wood said that calling and knocking on doors is imperative to a final push effort.

“Data shows it’s better than social media, it’s better than emails,” Wood said. “What’s great about phone calls is it’s a back and fourth conversation that really allows you to connect with voters.”

Wood said large volunteer bases and field organizers help reach out and invite people to volunteer events. All in hopes of getting people involved and excited about voting for Balter on Nov. 6.

“The best way to turn folks out is through these conversations,” Wood said. “The best way to have those conversations is either at the doors or on the phones.”

With less than two weeks remaining before the midterm elections, these campaigns and volunteers have plenty of phone calls to make and doors to knock on.