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Cayuga County group asks public to submit candidate questions for Q&A event

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Cayuga County group asks public to submit candidate questions for Q&A event
Cayuga County's young professionals organization, IGNITE, will host a question and answer session for candidates running for Auburn City Council and county legislator positions within the city limits on Oct. 10. The event, called IGNITE the Vote, will take place from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 74 State St., Auburn. The event is free and open... more

Democratic Women of Cayuga County to hold fundraiser for local candidates

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Democratic Women of Cayuga County to hold fundraiser for local candidates
An event supporting four Democratic women candidates will be held Sunday in Auburn. The Democratic Women of Cayuga County will hold a fundraiser for the quartet from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St. The proceeds will support an incumbent, Auburn City Councilor Debby McCormick, and three Cayuga County Legislature candidates — Elane... more

Porsch wins Democratic Primary in Seneca County

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Porsch wins Democratic Primary in Seneca County
While the official results are still being tabulated, it appears as though November’s District Attorney’s race will be uncontested. After an intense primary challenge by Joe Sapio, former Fayette Town Judge, Barry Porsch not only won the Republican Primary on Tuesday, but also secured an overwhelming majority of write-in votes in the Democratic Primary to ensure that he will appear... more

Geneva City supervisor candidate Dave D’Amico to hold forum

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Geneva City supervisor candidate Dave D’Amico to hold forum
Dave D’Amico, candidate for Ontario County supervisor representing the city of Geneva, will hold a Sept. 20 forum at the North Street Apartments complex. D’Amico is running to represent District 2 (wards 3 and 4) on the county board. The forum will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to complex residents. “It will be an introduction to... more

DEBRIEF: Kolb’s run for governor, heated races for District Attorney in FLX (podcast)

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DEBRIEF: Kolb’s run for governor, heated races for District Attorney in FLX (podcast)
On Friday’s edition of the Debrief Podcast, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine discussed the latest developments in a potential gubernatorial run by one Upstate Assebmlyman, the latest loss for Seneca Meadows over their Waterloo clay mine, and several heated races for District Attorney in the Finger Lakes. . more

Supervisor Lorenzetti defends candidate, Sapio responds to criticisms

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Supervisor Lorenzetti defends candidate, Sapio responds to criticisms
The race for Seneca County District Attorney is heating up. While no face-to-face action has been seen for an upcoming primary; compared to Ontario County, where both Republican candidates squared off in a debate — a series of mailers have left voters with more questions than answers. Fayette Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti, a Democrat, who hoped to remain silent through this... more

Ontario County towns have primary races

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Ontario County towns have primary races
While the race for Ontario County district attorney has been the most high-profile contest in the county, a number of towns in the county will have primary contests as well. The two candidates for district attorney, Kristina “Kitty” Karle and Jim Ritts, will square off in Republican and Reform party primaries Tuesday. Karle, a Honeoye-area resident and private practice attorney,... more

Yates County Legislature seats contested in Republican primaries

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Yates County Legislature seats contested in Republican primaries
Three of the four districts making up the Yates County Legislature will have Republican primary elections Tuesday. Here is a look at the districts that have contested races: District 1 — Five candidates are running for four seats in this district, which covers the towns of Italy, Jerusalem and Middlesex. Incumbents Ed Bronson, Elden Morrison and Doug Paddock are seeking... more

Longtime clerk takes on incumbent Skaneateles town supervisor primary

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Longtime clerk takes on incumbent Skaneateles town supervisor primary
After more than 20 years as town clerk in Skaneateles, Janet Aaron said she is ready to take on a new role in public service: town supervisor. On Tuesday, Aaron will face incumbent James Lanning in a Republican primary election. The winner will become the GOP candidate on the ballot in November. Aaron already has the Independence Party line secured... more

Voters turnout in primary exercise on Tuesday in the FLX (full-results)

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Voters turnout in primary exercise on Tuesday in the FLX (full-results)
Some results were surprising, others were expected, but all of them are unofficial. Tuesday’s primary races saw good turnout numbers, but given how many high-profile races were shaping up in the region — it wasn’t a surprise to many. In Ontario County James Ritts successfully defeated Kitty Karle for the Republican line in November’s election. While Karle was leading the... more

Rachel Weil outlines campaign for Seneca County Board

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Rachel Weil outlines campaign for Seneca County Board
Rachel Weil is running to represent the town of Seneca Falls on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. Her name will appear on the November 7 ballot as a candidate of the Democratic Party and of the independent Open Government party. “I am planning to run an issues-oriented campaign focusing on the challenges facing Seneca Falls.” said Weil, “There are... more

Two upstate NY GOP leaders jockey for position in 2018 race for governor

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Two upstate NY GOP leaders jockey for position in 2018 race for governor
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb revealed last week that he's considering a run for governor in 2018. He's not the first Republican to express interest in the race, and he's certainly not the first upstate GOP leader to explore a gubernatorial bid. State Sen. John DeFrancisco, the No. 2 Republican in the state Senate, is already traveling around the state... more

Fayette Democrats nominate Lorenzetti

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Fayette Democrats nominate Lorenzetti
Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti was nominated by town Democrats Monday for her third, four-year term in the November election. Lorenzetti will also be on the Working Families Party line. She will be unopposed. Town Democrats, meeting at Lorenzetti’s home, also cross-endorsed incumbent Republican Highway Superintendent William Trout. But caucus participants did not nominate any Democrats to run for two seats on... more

Voters will cast important decision in Sept. 12 primary for lead prosecutor in Seneca Co.

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Voters will cast important decision in Sept. 12 primary for lead prosecutor in Seneca Co.
There are a number of races worth paying attention to this fall, which are shaping up as we speak. One of those major races is for an elected term to the District Attorney’s Office in Seneca County. Both the incumbent and challenger talked about the responsibility required to take on such a position. On September 12th, voters will decide who... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch talks campaign, cases (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch talks campaign, cases (podcast)
On Thursday’s edition of the Inside the FLX podcast Barry Porsch talked about his candidacy, time spent as Seneca County’s lead prosecutor, and what he hopes to accomplish in the coming years if re-elected this fall. Watch the full-interview below. more

Casella off Republican line in Yates DA race

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Casella off Republican line in Yates DA race
Just a week after a state Supreme Court judge ruled Todd Casella could be on the Republican line in the testy race for Yates County district attorney against incumbent Valerie Gardner, an appeals court has overturned that decision. In a press release sent to media outlets Thursday, Gardner said a four-judge panel from the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department of... more

Walworth Democrats choose Town Clerk to run for Supervisor

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Walworth Democrats choose Town Clerk to run for Supervisor
The Walworth Democrats have placed Town Clerk Susie Jacobs on their November ballot for Town Supervisor. At the Monday night caucus, the Democrats also nominated Crystal Lewandowski for Town Clerk, Judy Markowski for Town Council and Cody Phillips for Town Council. There were no names put on the slate for either Town Justice or Town Highway Superintendent. Wayne Times: Read... more
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