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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
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Early voter turnout released for primary election
Just over 4,100 voters turned out to the polls during the nine-day early voting period before Tuesday's primary election. That's down 20% from 2021 ― the last time there was a serious contest for Rochester mayor and several at-large seats on City Council up for grabs. The primary for both positions effectively decides the race as the city tilts heavily Democratic. The early voting period ended June 22 with 4,122 ballots cast, according to the Monroe County Board of Elections. In 2021, 5,142 voters turned out for early voting. Polls are open for regular voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. You can find your polling place at Rochester City Mayor (Democratic): Incumbent Malik Evans, Mary Lupien, Shashi Sinha 2025 primary: Who is running in the Rochester mayoral race? Here's what to know Rochester City Council (Democratic, choose 5): Luis Aponte, Kelly Cheatle, Niner Davis, Clifford Florence Jr., Mitch Gruber, Lashunda Leslie-Smith, Ann Lewis, Stanley Martin, Josie McClary, Miguel Melendez Jr., Miquel Powell, Victor Sanchez, Chiara "Kee Kee" Smith, Tonya Noel Stevens, Kevin Stewart 2025 primary: Who is running in the Rochester City Council primary? Here's what they value. Rochester Board of Education (Democratic, choose 3): Heather Feinman, Vince Felder, Kareem McCullough, Camille Simmons 2025 primary: Rochester school board primary: Meet the 4 candidates running for 3 seats 3rd District County Legislature (Republican): Scott Hand, Jack Merritt Brighton Town Council (Democratic - choose two): Christine Corrado, Clara Sanguinetti, Robin Wilt Wheatland Town Council (Republican - choose two): Steven Call, Timothy Davis, Joseph Snyder The unofficial results will be available after 9 p.m. on June 24 at and — Kayla Canne covers community safety for the Democrat and Chronicle with a focus on police accountability, government surveillance and how people are impacted by violence. Follow her on Twitter @kaylacanne and @bykaylacanne on Instagram. Get in touch at kcanne@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Primary election in Rochester, Monroe County: Early voter turnout 2025
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
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Monroe County Board of Elections preparing voters for early voting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Early Voting begins this weekend! The Monroe County Board of Elections is reminding voters about important dates and resources. The county's Democratic Commissioner, Jackie Ortiz, and Republican Commissioner Peter Elder held a press conference Wednesday morning, reminding residents that early voting starts Saturday and will run through June 22. Primary Election Day will be Tuesday, June 24, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be seven polling locations open throughout the county for early voting. The commissioners shared a list of polling sites: Monroe County Office Building – 39 W. Main Street Edgerton Rec Center – 41 Backus Street David F. Gantt Center – 700 North Street Staybridge Suites Rochester University – 1000 Genesee Street Brighton Winter Farmer's Market Barn – 1435 Westfall Road Johnson Park Lodge – 5 Brown's Avenue in Scottsville Chili Town Hall – 3333 Chili Avenue Early voting times will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and Mondays, as well as Wednesdays and Fridays, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The commissioners say all voters should have received their annual verification mail-check letters to indicate if voters have a primary, as well as provide more information. Anyone looking to check their voting status can do so by clicking here. The election commissioners also talked about the new voting machines, sharing that they are excited about launching them. '2025 marks a new era in voting in Monroe County, and we are proud to have unveiled and launched the Express Vote XL voting machines, which have already been utilized in the March village elections and the May school district elections,' Republican Commissioner Peter Elder explained. More information about resources, who is on the ballot, and how to register to vote can be found on the Monroe County Board of Elections website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Irondequoit supervisor sues to get on ballot, ordered to keep working remotely
Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans is suing the Monroe County Board of Elections in a bid to be on the Democratic primary ballot. Meanwhile, a judge ruled Friday that Evans must, for now, continue to work remotely, as he has been ordered to do by a resolution from the town board. State Supreme Court Justice Elena Cariola decided Friday that Evans could fulfill his duties remotely and that the actions from the town board don't hamstring him in that job. Evans can successfully work remotely, whether in virtual meetings or addressing town issues, Cariola said. "He can do whatever he needs to from home," she said. Attorneys for Evans have argued that he cannot carry out his duties from home and that the town board illegally placed the restrictions on Evans with a resolution. The law does not allow such severe steps from a resolution, attorneys contended, but Cariola differed and decided the town board was within its rights. Evans is now battling both the town board, which decided he violated the town's sexual harassment and anti-retaliation policies, and the Monroe County Board of Elections, which determined he fell short of the needed petition signatures to be on the primary ballot. Evans has pushed back against the allegations of harassment from town employees, who alleged in an investigation by a law firm that he made inappropriate comments, some laced with sexual innuendo. He also is accused of retaliation against complainants. In his bid to be on the primary ballot, Evans needed 500 signatures of enrolled Democrats. He turned in 617, but the board decided, after objections to the petitions, that 128 were invalid. That left Evans with 489 signatures. In his lawsuit he argues that his petitions do include at least 500 valid signatures. Irondequoit Town Board member John Perticone is also seeking the Democratic nomination for town supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee. The town board has called for Evans to resign, but he has refused. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Andrae Evans sues to get on ballot, ordered to keep working remotely
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
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Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans fails to qualify for Democratic primary ballot
Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans, already battling allegations of sexual harassment, did not secure enough petition signatures for the Democratic primary. Officials with the Monroe County Board of Elections said that Evans fell short of the necessary petition signatures after a challenge. Evans had planned to seek the Democratic line for supervisor in what would be his second term if re-elected. Town Board member John Perticone is running for supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee. In a report from an investigative law firm, Evans was accused of making improper comments, laden with sexual innuendo, to a staff member as well as in more public settings with town employees. He also is accused of retaliation against town employees. Evans has been censured by the town board and ordered to work remotely. He is challenging the town board actions in court. He has refused requests to resign. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is also seeking Evans' removal from office in a process that would require actions by appellate judges from the state Supreme Court. The Democrat and Chronicle reached out to Evans via email Friday. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans fails to qualify for primary
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
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Changes to Chestnuthill Township polling places announced ahead of May primary
The Monroe County Board of Elections announced changes to polling places for two precincts in Chestnuthill Township. The notices, posted on the county's website in late March, inform voters that their designated voting locations will be different for the primary elections on May 20. According to the announcements, electors of Chestnuthill One will now vote at Effort United Methodist Church, located at 178 Merwinsburg Road, Effort. This marks a change from the previous site, West End Fire Company on Route 715 in Brodheadsville. Electors of Chestnuthill Four will also no longer vote at the West End Fire Company. Instead, they'll cast their ballots at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville. Voters can verify their precinct information and polling location well ahead of May 20 to avoid confusion on Election Day. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at Emmanuella Pierre is the trending and breaking news reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach her at epierre@ This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Two Chestnuthill Township precincts have new polling places
