WAVERLY, NY - It appears Congressman Tom Reed (NY 23, R-Corning) has some competition within his own party in his bid for reelection. The Star Gazette in Elmira, NY is reporting that a Tioga County man is looking to challenge Reed for the … [Read more...]
Clinton Leads All Candidates in NY, Trump Leading Amongst GOP Candidates in Latest Siena College Poll
ALBANY - Donald Trump is surging in the New York Republican presidential primary matchup, six weeks ahead of the April 19 primary. According to a poll from Siena College released Monday, Trump is pulling in 45 percent of the vote among … [Read more...]
North County Criminal Defense Attorney to Run for District Attorney
FREDONIA - It appears there will be a contested race for the office of county district attorney when voters head out to the polls for the 2016 November general elections. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican … [Read more...]
County’s Top Democrat Blasts Clinton, Sanders for Not Selecting Local Party Member as Delegate Candidate
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green is blasting both the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigns for failing to include Chautauqua County in its delegate selection process. “We are the biggest county, with the … [Read more...]
Swanson Announces Intention to Run for DA’s Office in 2016 Election
FREDONIA - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced on Thursday that he will be seeking a four-year term in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. Swanson was appointed as acting DA at the start of this year when former DA … [Read more...]
Lakewood Mayor Race Too Close to Call, Robbins Wins Reelection in Busti Supervisor Race
LAKEWOOD - The mayor's race for the village of Lakewood is too close to call. Democratic challenger Cara Birrittieri leads incumbent David Wordelmann by 20 votes – although absentee ballots could change the outcome. The official results will be … [Read more...]
Plumb Campaign Criticizes Reed for Transportation Project
WASHINGTON - Supporters of the Jamestown area democrat who will likely run against Congressman Tom Reed in the 2016 election are ramping up their attack against the Corning Republican. the Friends of John Plumb campaign group is criticizing Tom … [Read more...]
Foley Receives Cross-Endorsement from County Democratic Committee
David FoleyCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - It looks like current Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley (R-Pomfret) won’t see much, if any, competition in his bid to become the next county judge. The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Monday … [Read more...]
Foley to Run for Chautauqua County Court Judge
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top prosecutor wants to be the next county court judge. District Attorney David Foley is announcing his intention to run for Chautauqua County Court Judge, following the announcement last week that current County … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Offers Thoughts on Recently Announced Democratic Challenger
WASHINGTON - Even though the next Federal Election is still more than 15 months away, at least one person has already come forward to challenge Tom Reed (R-Corning) for his seat representing New York’s 23rd Congressional District. Earlier this … [Read more...]
