The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Waiting on absentee ballots
NY22, NY121 too close to call after Tuesday elections
Two Central New York races will be decided by absentee ballots after tight races for both the 22nd Congressional District and the 121st Assembly District.
Unofficial results currently have Assembly Anthony Brindisi, a Democrat, leading Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney by 1,422 for NY22. Brookfield Supervisor John Salka, a Republican, appears poised to oust longtime Democratic incumbent Bill Magee in the rural 121st District, as he leads by 963 votes.
Magee says around there are about 3,000 absentee ballots still outstanding and his campaign intends to wait until every vote is counted before making a decision on what to do.
When asked what his future plans were after the election, whether or not he retains his seat, Magee said he has not thought about that yet. When asked if he would run again if he lost his seat as assemblyman, Magee said that it was decision hewas not prepared to make today.
“I’ve had a number of years I’ve enjoyed, and I think I did agood job,” Magee said. “But apparently, some people said I’ve been there long enough.”
Salka said he and his campaign are pleased and guardedly optimistic about the results and the final tally.
“We’ve worked very hard to get where we are right now,” Salka said. “We’re energized and looking forward to serving the people of the 121st District. I hit the ground running this morning and had breakfast at the local diner and talked with small businessmen already and what’s on their mind.”
Salka said if he is elected to the assembly his position would goto his deputy supervisor Jeff May ne, whom he hasw orked with for 11 years.
“I trust I’d be leaving the responsibilities of Brookfield in good hand,” Salka said. “But I’ll be Brookfield’s assemblyman, so I won’t be far.”
The Tenney campaign said the race for the 22nd is “too close to call” with more than 12,000 absentee ballots and “thousands of affidavit ballots still to be counted.”
“This race will be decided when all the votes have been counted, and we will continue to work with our legal team and the electoral boards in each county to ensure the votes are counted accurately and fairly,” said Tenney campaign manager Raychel Renna.
In a statement from the Brindisi campaign, Brindisi said when the absentee bal- lots get their final tally, he is positive their strong lead will stand.
“We had a historic night last night and it was because of you and the fine people of this district,” Brindisi said. “From the amazing volunteers who powered this campaign to the folks who knocked, phoned and petitioned, you set this campaign on its winning path.”
The following is a breakdown of state and local races and how they played out between Madison and Oneida county voters.
• Statewide
New York State Governor and Lieutenant Governor (New York State) Andrew M. Cuomo and Kathy C. Hochul (Democratic, Independence, Working Families and Women’s Equality) - 3,184,496(58.04percent) Marc Molinaro and Julie Killian (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 1,967,984(35.87 percent) Howie Hawkins and Jia Lee (Green) - 90,916(1.66 percent) Larry Sharpe and Andrew C. Hollister (Libertarian) - 87,224(1.59percent) Stephanie A. Miner and Michael J. Volpe (Serve America Movement) - 48,296(.088 percent)
New York State Governor and Lieutenant Governor (Madison County) Andrew M. Cuomo and Kathy C. Hochul (Democratic, Independence, Working Families and Women’s Equality) - 8,230(34.03percent) Marc Molinaro and Julie Killian (Republican, Conservative
New York State Governor and Lieutenant Governor (Oneida County) Andrew M. Cuomo and Kathy C. Hochul (Democratic, Independence, Working Families and Women’s Equality) - 25,761(34.74percent) Marc Molinaro and Julie Killian (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 42,883(57.83 percent) Howie Hawkins and Jia Lee (Green) - 1,018(1.37percent) Larry Sharpe and Andrew C. Hollister (Libertarian) - 3,058 (4.12percent) Stephanie A. Miner and Michael J. Volpe (Serve America Movement) - 1,401(1.84 percent)
Comptroller (New York State) Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families, Independence, Women’s Equality and Reform) - 3,558,200 (64.39percent) Jonathan Trichter (Republican and Conservative) - 1,688,874(30.67percent) Mark Dunlea (Green) - 61,398 (1.11percent) Cruger E. Gallaudet (Libertarian) - 30,809(0.56percent)
Comptroller (Madison County) Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families, Independence, Women’s Equality and Reform) - 12,046(50.60 percent) Jonathan Trichter (Republican and Conservative) - 11,221 (47.14percent) Mark Dunlea (Green) - 256 (1.08percent) Cruger E. Gallaudet (Libertarian) - 277(1.16percent)
Comptroller (Oneida County) Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families, Independence, Women’s Equality and Reform) - 37,521(52.01 percent) Jonathan Trichter (Republican and Conservative) - 33,343 (46.22percent) Mark Dunlea (Green) - 626 (0.87percent) Cruger E. Gallaudet (Libertarian) - 643(0.89percent)
Attorney General (New York State) Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families and Independence) - 3,308,849 (59.82percent) Keith Wofford (Republican and Conservative) - 1,889,562(34.16percent) Michael Sussman (Green) - 63,948(1.16percent)
Nancy B. Sliwa (Reform) - 22,997(0.42percent) Christopher B. Garvey (Libertarian) - 39,294(0.71percent)
Attorney General (Madison County) Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families and Independence) - 9,917(42.15 percent) Keith Wofford (Republican and Conservative) - 12,833 (54.54percent) Michael Sussman (Green) - 285(1.21percent) Nancy B. Sliwa (Reform) - 132 (0.56percent) Christopher B. Garvey (Libertarian) - 353(1.50percent)
Attorney General (Oneida County) Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families and Independence) - 29,936(42.44 percent) Keith Wofford (Republican and Conservative) - 38,598 (54.72percent) Michael Sussman (Green) - 766(1.09percent) Nancy B. Sliwa (Reform) - 404(0.57percent) Christopher B. Garvey (Libertarian) - 812(1.15percent)
U.S. Senator (New York State) Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 3,572,186(64.57 percent) Chele Chiavacci Farley (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 1,789,141(32.34 percent)
U.S. Senator (Madison County) Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 11,780(49.22 percent) Chele Chiavacci Farley (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 12,131(50.69 percent)
U.S. Senator (Oneida County) Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 35,975(50.30 percent) Chele Chiavacci Farley (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 35,526(49.67 percent)
Representative in Congress – 22nd Congressional District (New York State)
Anthony J. Brindisi (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 117,779(49.54 percent) Claudia Tenney (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 116,357(48.94percent)
Representative in Congress – 22nd Congressional District (Madison County) Anthony J. Brindisi (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 11,745(48.29 percent) Claudia Tenney (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 12,557(51.63percent)
Representative in Congress – 22nd Congressional District (Oneida County) Anthony J. Brindisi (Democratic, Working Families, Independence and Women’s Equality) - 38,263(50.60 percent) Claudia Tenney (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 37,307(49.33percent)
Member of Assembly – 121st Assembly District (New York State) Bill Magee (Democratic) - 21,011(47.38percent) John J. Salka (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 21,974(49.55percent)
Member of Assembly – 121st Assembly District (Madison County)
Bill Magee (Democratic) - 11,559(47.87percent) John J. Salka (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 12,561(52.02percent)
Member of Assembly – 121st Assembly District (Oneida County) Bill Magee (Democratic) - 2,419(42.18percent) John J. Salka (Republican, Conservative and Reform) - 3,313(57.77percent)
Member of Assembly - 117th District (New York State)
Kenneth Blankenbush (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 29,790(79.24 percent)
Member of Assembly - 117th District (Oneida County) Kenneth Blankenbush (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 11,215(99.57 percent) Justice of the Supreme Court-6th Judicial District (New York State) Elizabeth A. Burns (Democratic) - 113,779(45.82 percent) Joe McBride (Republican) - 118,745(47.82percent)
Justice of the Supreme Court-6th Judicial District (Madison County) Elizabeth A. Burns (Democratic) - 10,023(43.71percent) Joe McBride (Republican) - 12,897(56.25percent)
State Senator– 53rd Senate District (New York State) Rachel May (Democratic and Working Families) - 44,717 (49.21percent) Janet Berl Burman (Republican and Conservative) - 32,636(35.91percent) David J. Valesky (Independence and Women’s Equality) - 10,367(11.41percent)
State Senator– 53rd Senate District (Madison County)
Rachel May (Democratic and Working Families) - 8,638 (36.19percent) Janet Berl Burman (Republican and Conservative) - 11,733(49.16percent) David J. Valesky (Independence and Women’s Equality) - 3,483(14.59percent)
State Senator– 53rd Senate District (Oneida County)
Rachel May (Democratic and Working Families) - 2,320 (52.37percent)
Janet Berl Burman (Republican and Conservative) - 1,767 (39.89percent)
David J. Valesky (Independence and Women’s Equality) - 343(7.74percent)
Madison County Treasurer Cindy J. Edick (Republican) - 17,856(99.11percent)
Brookfield Town Justice Marylou Rhodes (Democratic) - 566(100percent)
Cazenovia Town Justice Timothy A. Moore (Republican) - 2,116(99.06percent) Fenner Town Justice
Norman L. Watts (Republican) - 501(99.40percent)
Smithfield Town Justice Michael A. Corpin (Democratic) - 295(99.66percent)
Townof Lincoln Town Clerk- 3year vacancy
Amy E. Becker (Republican) - 565(98.78percent)
Townof Lenox Highway Superintendent- 3year vacancy Richard Durant (Democratic, Lenox 1st) - 1,332(45.46 percent) Antonio J. Tornatore (Republican, People’s Choice) - 1,598 (54.54percent)
• Oneida County
Justice of the Supreme Court-5th Judicial District Scott J. Delconte (Democratic, Conservative, Independence) - 32,742(12.59 percent) Karen M. Brandt (Republican) - 36,754(14.14percent) Ted Limpert (Democratic) - 24,407(9.39percent) Gerry Neri (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 39,919(15.35percent) Christina Cagnina (Democratic) - 28,844(9.55percent) James P. Murphy (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 39,531(15.20percent) Joseph Cote (Democratic) - 23,456(9.02percent) Donald A. Greenwood (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 38,303(14.73 percent)
State Senator- 47th District Joseph A. Griffo (Republican, Conservative, Independence, Reform) - 54,227(99.46 percent)
Family Court Judge-Oneida County
Jessica K. Reynolds (Democratic, Working Families, Women’s Equality) - 29,372 (40.90percent) James R. Griffith (Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 42,437(59.09percent)
Oneida County Clerk Sandra J. DePerno (Democratic, Conservative, Independence) - 36,939(50.70 percent) David J. Gordon (Republican, Reform) - 35,893(49.27 percent)
Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol (Democratic, Working Families, Independence) - 53,973(99.54 percent)
Town of Vernon Tax Collector - 1year term Jennifer L. Champney (Republican) - 2,665(99.63 percent) Augusta Town Justice Jacqueline M. Warcup (Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Independence) - 506(86.64percent)
Camden Town Justice
Harold C. Closs Jr. (Republican) - 1,289(99.92percent)