Election Day also means fundraisers for local groups. Plenty of bake sales, luncheons and dinners are planned throughout the region. Here's a sampling:

* Election Day luncheon, 11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, Clinton Street, Jordan. Hot turkey sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and more. Take outs available.

* Election Day pasta dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Joseph's Church, South Seneca Street, Weedsport. Cost $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 3 to 12.

* Election night ham dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Trinity United Church Of Christ meeting room, 163 Cayuga St., Union Springs. Menu: sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, and home-made pies. Cost $7 per person.

* Chicken and biscuit election night dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, South Street and Fitch Avenue, Auburn. Home-cooked chicken dinner, cranberry relish, vegetables, beverage and dessert will be served. Cost $8 adults, $5 children.

* Annual election day hot roast beef sandwich supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Federated Church of Port Byron, Tex Pultz Parkway, Port Byron. Cost $7 for adults, $4 for children. Take outs available. Call 776-5006.

* Election night dinner, 5 p.m., Scipio Volunteer Fire Department, Route 34, Scipio. Ham, oysters, potatoes, vegetables, homemade desserts and drinks. Call 364-7402.