Tune in two candidates for Rensselaer County Clerk in the Nov. 2 election, as these two interviews air at 9 a.m. Sept. 20, and 5 a.m. Sept. 22 on WGXC. Frank J. Merola is seeking a seventh term as Rensselaer County Clerk. If successful, Merola would longest-serving RensCo County Clerk. WOOC's Corinne Carey spoke with Merola about the role of County Clerk, and his view of the office. Justan Foster is running to unseat Merola. WOOC's Corinne Carey spoke with Foster about his priorities, and the important work of the County Clerk. These interviews below are part of WOOC and WGXC's Election Watch 2021 Series featuring candidate profiles of those seeking office in the upcoming general election.