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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Primary race too close to call: What happens next in the Ontario County DA battle?
Jason MacBride has taken the lead over the incumbent Ontario County District Attorney, James Ritts, in the Republican primary DA race, according to the county Board of Elections' unofficial results. MacBride received 2,179 votes after the polls closed on June 24, and Ritts received 2,064 votes. What does this mean, and what happens next in the race According to the Ontario County Board of Elections, over 4,000 Ontario County voters cast a ballot in the June 24, 2025, Primary Election. The unofficial election results that were posted after the polls closed represent the majority of the ballots cast by those voters, making up the in-person ballots, early voters and mail-in ballots, absentee, military and overseas voters, the county BOE said in a statement. These results also include 256 mail-in ballots (13 Democratic and 244 Republican) that the BOE received by June 22 and the 20 additional mail-in ballots (1 Democratic and 19 Republican), the board has received since then. As of June 25, the county board said they were still waiting on 361 ballots (20 Democratic and 341 Republican) that were mailed to county voters but not yet returned. The election results are not considered official until all ballots are received, counted and the results are certified. New York State's Election Law allows the county to continue receiving mail-in ballots through July 1, 2025. These ballots can only be added to the election results if they are postmarked on or before June 24, 2025. Every returned mail-in ballot will get reviewed by a bipartisan team before it is counted in the results, the Ontario County BOE said. The county board said it expects the tabulation of remaining mail-in and Affidavit Ballots to be completed by July 1. When the tabulation is completed, the county said the results will be certified, and the official 2025 Primary Election results will be released to the public. "The Board recognizes public interest in the outcomes of these election contests and the entire staff is working diligently to complete mandated post-election reviews, testing and audits as quickly as possible," the Ontario County Board of Elections wrote in a statement released on June 25. "We appreciate the public's patience as we complete this process." In a statement released after the votes were tallied Tuesday night, Ritts said the initial unofficial results "show us trailing by a very close 115-vote margin out of nearly 4,300 votes cast.' 'It is too early to concede the race, as we should wait for any standard review procedures by the Board of Elections, as well as additional absentee ballots to be received by mail in the coming days,' Ritts stated. According to the Ontario County BOE, NY Election Law 9-208 mandates a full manual recount of the ballots in elections with the margin of victory between candidates being less than .5 percent of votes or less than 20 votes. The county board stated that if any recounts are required, they will not be scheduled until the week of July 14. The unofficial results in the Ontario County DA primary that are currently posted on the BOE website still show a 115-vote margin victory between MacBride and Ritts. On Thursday MacBride posted an update to his FaceBook writing, "While the results are still unofficial and every vote must be counted, we stand by our message: Republican voters made it clear they want a District Attorney who is hardworking, respected across the criminal justice system, and committed to doing what's right for victims and for our community." MacBride said he remains patient and respectful of the election process. Both candidates will be on the general election ballot in November, regardless of the GOP primary result. Ritts has secured the Conservative Party line while MacBride secured the Truth and Justice line. To learn more about the electoral process, visit or call the Ontario County Board of Elections at 585-396-4005. — Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes Region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Primary race too close to call: What happens next in the Ontario County DA battle?
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dutchess County 2025 Primary Election Results: Here's who will be on the ballot in November
On June 24, the polls closed for the 2025 Primary Election in Dutchess County at 9 p.m., and the unofficial results from the county's Board of Elections are in. Seven local municipalities held primaries including the City of Poughkeepsie, Town of Beekman, Town of Lagrange, Town of Pawling, Town of Red Hook, Town of Rhinebeck and Town of Union Vale. This year, Conservative, Democrat, Republican and Working Families primary elections took place in Dutchess County. Only registered voters enrolled in a party were eligible to vote in that party's election. Here are the candidates that will be on the ballot in the 2025 General Election on Nov. 5. More: Chick-fil-A in Dutchess, Orange counties. Where new restaurants are planned Results (included Town of Red Hook Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 and Town of Rhinebeck District 1): Kristofer Munn: 552 votes; 55.31% Troy Haley: 446 votes; 44.69% Results (included all Town of Beekman Districts and Town of Union Vale Districts 1 and 2): Joseph Tresca: 480 votes; 55.11% Faye B. Garito: 391 votes; 44.89% Results for Ward 1 Councilmember, Districts 1 and 2: Ernest J. Henry: 41 votes; 68.33% Warren G. Jones: 19 votes; 31.67% Results for Ward 8 Councilmember, Districts 1 and 2: Daniel L. Atonna: 332 votes; 83.21% Sakima AG. McClinton: 67 votes; 16.79% Results: Laureen Abbatantuono: 591 votes; 75.67% Stella Maria Slattery: 190 votes; 24.33% Results: Anthony Coviello: 585 votes; 74.71% Brian Green: 198 votes; 25.29% Results (voting for two): Gina Ragusa: 547 votes; 36.61% Kate Blake: 499 votes; 33.40% Ezio Battaglini: 235 votes; 15.73% Frank M. Lemak V: 210 votes; 14.06% Write-in: 3 votes; 0.2% Results: Anthony Marinaro: 49 votes; 94.23% Steven McKenna: 2 votes; 3.85% Write-in: 1 vote; 1.92% Results (voting for two): Susan Condon: 35 votes; 52.24% Alfred P. Rabasco: 16 votes; 23.88% William Bedford: 15 votes; 22.39% Write-in: 1 vote; 1.49% Results: Anthony Marinaro: 582 votes; 88.58% David Anthony Mashiah: 75 votes; 11.42% Results (voting for two): Franco Giangrasso: 548 votes; 49.19% Susan Condon: 467 votes; 41.92% Daniel Mosquera: 97 votes; 8.71% Write-in: 2 votes; 0.18% Results: Write-in: 6 votes; 100.00% Rovin Persaud: 0 votes; 0% Suzette Persaud: 0 votes; 0% Results (voting for two): Allyson Persaud: 4 votes; 40.00% Reese Persaud: 4 votes; 40.00% Luis Rodriguez: 2 votes; 20.00% Results: Catherine Giordano: 321 votes; 54.50% James Schmitt: 268 votes; 45.50% Results (District 4): Louis Musella: 104 votes; 60.82% Lauri Taylor: 67 votes; 39.18% Results: Steven Frazier: 216 votes; 62.07% Charles Richwine: 131 votes; 37.64% Write-in: 1 vote; 0.29% This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Dutchess County 2025 Primary Election: See results


New York Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
A Stunned Cuomo Watch Party Finds Itself With Little to Celebrate.
The election results watch party for former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo got off to a fairly subdued start on Tuesday evening. Guests mingled as music played at a low volume over muted televisions displaying the results, and only a few 'Cuomo for Mayor' signs decorated the event space. As the night progressed and results rolled in, the crowd found no reason to become more energized. Mr. Cuomo took the stage around 10:20 p.m. and told his supporters that 'tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani's night.' One dismayed supporter shouted that the race was not over yet, a seemingly last-ditch effort to dissuade the former governor from conceding to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. The Cuomo backers had gathered in a cavernous space on the fourth floor of the Carpenters Union Hall in downtown Manhattan. The night's proceedings were confined to a corner of the hall, with a handful of orange 'Carpenters for Cuomo' signs leaning against a white wall. One only prominent supporter made the rounds among the crowd. Jessica Ramos, a state senator and mayoral candidate who endorsed Mr. Cuomo, said after she arrived that the former governor's campaign was 'feeling good' about the high voter turnout on Primary Day, especially given the extreme heat. Ms. Ramos said that the election would 'define what being a Democrat means.' Just moments before Mr. Cuomo took the stage, Ms. Ramos remained optimistic. 'The results we'll see tonight paint a very specific picture that perhaps does not tell the whole story,' she said. Then, Mr. Cuomo struck a different tone, congratulating Mr. Mamdani on his victory. As he left the stage, stunned supporters headed for the exit.


New York Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
A Stunned Cuomo Watch arty finds itself with little to celebrate.
The election results watch party for former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo got off to a fairly subdued start on Tuesday evening. Guests mingled as music played at a low volume over muted televisions displaying the results, and only a few 'Cuomo for Mayor' signs decorated the event space. As the night progressed and results rolled in, the crowd found no reason to become more energized. Mr. Cuomo took the stage around 10:20 p.m. and told his supporters that 'tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani's night.' One dismayed supporter shouted that the race was not over yet, a seemingly last-ditch effort to dissuade the former governor from conceding to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. The Cuomo backers had gathered in a cavernous space on the fourth floor of the Carpenters Union Hall in downtown Manhattan. The night's proceedings were confined to a corner of the hall, with a handful of orange 'Carpenters for Cuomo' signs leaning against a white wall. One only prominent supporter made the rounds among the crowd. Jessica Ramos, a state senator and mayoral candidate who endorsed Mr. Cuomo, said after she arrived that the former governor's campaign was 'feeling good' about the high voter turnout on Primary Day, especially given the extreme heat. Ms. Ramos said that the election would 'define what being a Democrat means.' Just moments before Mr. Cuomo took the stage, Ms. Ramos remained optimistic. 'The results we'll see tonight paint a very specific picture that perhaps does not tell the whole story,' she said. Then, Mr. Cuomo struck a different tone, congratulating Mr. Mamdani on his victory. As he left the stage, stunned supporters headed for the exit.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alabama to implement new election security measure in 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — The State of Alabama will be implementing a new security measure for elections beginning next year. Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026. According to Allen, Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with an Alabama ballot printing vendor to implement the use of security emblems that are invisible to the human eye, and are only detectable with specialized equipment that will be provided to election officials in each county. 'The implementation of this emblem system is taking our state's election security to the highest level that it has ever been. My team and I have been working on the development and implementation of this level of ballot protection since my first days in office,' stated Allen. 'Rolling out these ballot measures by the date of the 2026 election cycle was the goal, and I am honored to say it is a goal we have met.' The security emblems will be officially used for the 2026 Primary Election and 2026 Primary Runoff Election absentee ballots. Starting with the 2026 General Election, all ballots in Alabama will include a security emblem. Officials said that the placement and design of the emblem will be changed during each election cycle to ensure ballot security. 'Protecting Alabama's elections is of the utmost importance to me,' Allen said. 'I am incredibly proud of the work my team and I have done to lead the nation in election security advancements.' Wes Allen is Alabama's 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama's Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.