Historically, Westchester voters only rarely defeat incumbent county legislators, particularly any members who have been in office for more than one two-year term.

Six years ago, state voters narrowly rejected a $500 million bond issue for new prisons, although 57 percent of Westchester voters approved it.

According to county archives, Westchester voters did not support Lincoln in either of his bids for president.

A list of 60,000 Westchester voters was compiled, and they began to receive campaign literature two weeks ago.

Westchester voters will also be choosing the first new district attorney in 25 years.

It is to this court that Westchester voters next month will elect candidates to fill one and maybe two vacancies.

Historically, Westchester voters have approved the majority of school district budgets, even in years when that has meant a double-digit tax increase.

Last week, in a $21 million bonding referendum, Westchester voters provided the go-ahead for a 41,000-square-foot replacement terminal.

In the most recent national elections, Westchester voters tended to be far more Democratic than national average.

But Westchester voters will also have their say in many other races on Tuesday.