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5 days ago
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Ontario County primary election: Early voting starts June 14
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Voters will be asked to decide primaries in eight Republican races and one Democratic race June 24. Many voters, however, will want to head to the polls early to cast ballots in these races. The Ontario County district attorney's race is the only countywide primary, but GOP primary elections also are scheduled in the towns of Farmington, Gorham, Naples, Phelps and Richmond. The sole Democratic Party primary is in the city of Geneva's Wards 5 and 6, for an Ontario County supervisor candidate. The winners run in November with the party designation, should there be a contested race. Here are some things voters should know. Early voting starts 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14. Also, voters can head to the polls 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 and June 16; noon to 8 p.m. June 17 and June 18; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 19 and June 20; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 and June 22. Voters have three places to vote early. Polls will be open at the Ontario County Board of Elections office, 74 Ontario St., Canandaigua; the Geneva Housing Authority office, 41 Lewis St., Geneva; and Victor Town Hall, 85 E. Main St., Victor. Voters choosing to vote in person will cast their ballots at their normal poll site from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 24. All 44 county poll sites will be open on Election Day. Voters living in West Bloomfield will vote at the West Bloomfield Town Hall, 9097 Daylight Drive, West Bloomfield. Voters can verify their registration, current party enrollments and poll site information online at or Or, call the Board of Elections at 585-396-4005. Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Ontario County NY primary election: Early voting starts June 14
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Primary day in Ontario County nears: What to know
CANANDAIGUA, NY — A Republican primary for Ontario County district attorney is grabbing the bulk of the headlines. According to the Ontario County Board of Elections, more than 29,000 GOP voters are eligible to vote in the race pitting Ontario County DA James Ritts against career prosecutor Jason MacBride. But residents in several towns in the county also will head to the polls June 24 to determine which candidates, ranging from town supervisor to highway superintendent races, will be on the general election ballot Nov. 4. According to the board, which has begun mailing primary election ballots to eligible military, overseas, permanently disabled, absentee and early mail voter applicants, one Democratic Party and eight Republican Party contests are on the June 24 election ballot. Here's what you should know. Republican Party voters in several towns will decide which candidates will represent their party on the November election ballot. They are: Farmington: Sean Murphy and Martin Halpin are running for highway superintendent. Voters choose one of two candidates. Gorham: Chase J. Brown and incumbents Philip Curtis and Brian Lazarus are running for town councilmember. Voters choose two of three candidates. Brandon Ayers and Keith D. Blaker are running for highway superintendent. Voters choose one of two candidates. Naples: Incumbent Benjamin S. Hanggi, Jody Diana Bendzlowicz and Timothy A. Stone are running for town councilmember. Voters choose two of three candidates. Phelps: Incumbent Bill Wellman and Douglas Smith are running for town supervisor. Voters choose one of two candidates. Philip Frere Jr. and William Poormon are running for town highway superintendent. Voters choose one of two candidates. Richmond: Mike Baker and incumbent Daryl Marshall are running for town supervisor. Voters choose one of two candidates. The only Democratic Party primary in the county will be held in the city of Geneva. Joseph S. Adulte and Esther Dickinson are running for Ontario County supervisor to represent Wards 5 and 6. Voters will choose one to appear on the Democratic Party ballot line in November. Eligible voters may cast their ballot by mail using an early vote by mail or absentee ballot, in-person on Election Day, June 24, or during the early voting period from June 14 through June 22. More information about the election and sample ballots are available at the Board of Elections website at Voters choosing to vote in person during Election Day will cast their ballots at their normal poll site from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 24. All 44 county poll sites will be open on Election Day. To learn more about the electoral process, review voter registration information or apply to become an election inspector, visit the Ontario County Board of Elections website at Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Primary day in Ontario County NY nears: What to know
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11-02-2025
- Politics
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Over 90 elected positions in Ontario County up for grabs in 2025
CANANDAIGUA, NY — The presidential election of 2024 is long gone, but more than 90 city, town and county offices will appear on 2025 ballots when resident go to the polls for the general election in November. So far, incumbent Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts has announced he is seeking reelection to a four-year term, his third. Republican Jason MacBride, a career prosecutor and victim advocate, also has announced his candidacy for district attorney. Farmington resident and private-practice attorney Stefanie Barnes, a Republican, earlier in the year announced her candidacy for a 10-year term as Ontario County Court judge. Clerks from cities and towns have certified the public offices that will be elected in this year's upcoming general election. The full list of this year's 'Offices to Elect' is published at the Ontario County Board of Elections website at The city of Canandaigua residents will elect a mayor, four at-large city council members and a city judge. In the city of Geneva, the offices of mayor, four city council members, two city judges and three county supervisors need to be filled. In most of the county's 16 towns, the offices of supervisor, clerk/tax collector and highway superintendent, as well as at least two Town Board members, will be elected. Victor is the only town in the county without a supervisor election this year. Several towns will also elect justices. Should there be a need, the primary election will be held Tuesday, June 24. The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 4. Residents who wish to run for elected office can seek candidate designation from the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families parties beginning Feb. 25. Candidates seeking office on an 'independent body' ballot line can begin their petitioning April 15. See the New York State Board of Elections website for more information about how to run for local elected office at Voters thinking about changing their political party enrollment should act before Feb. 14. Under state election law, political party change requests received from voters after Feb. 14 will not become effective until July 1. You can change your party enrollment online at the state Board of Elections Online Voter Registration portal at or by filling out and submitting a voter registration form. Printable forms can be found at both the state and Ontario County Board of Elections websites as well as post offices, government offices and libraries. To learn more about the electoral process or review your voter registration, visit the Ontario County Board of Elections website at For more information, you can contact the board by phone at 585-396-4005 or online at Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Over 90 elected positions in Ontario County NY up for grabs in 2025
