Kelley scores crushing victory in race for Allegany
County Treasurer
GOP voters delivered a major victory to Jenna L. Kelley in the primary for Allegany County Treasurer. Unofficially, the Board of Elections
said Kelley received 73% of the vote or 1,651 votes while her opponent and
former county legislator, Adam B. Cyr mustered just 603 votes. Countywide,
turnout was considered light, with less than 8% of registered Republicans going
to the polls. It had been an aggressive campaign, with each side taking to the press
and social media. Cyr won in the sign department, with the landscape loaded
with his campaign signs and billboards.
County Legislator – District III
Six people were vying for the three positions on the county
board. Former Bolivar police chief and sheriff Ricky L. Whitney was the top
vote-getter, received 448 votes or 28%. Also victorious, Charles Bessette with
400 votes and Bill Meunier receiving 353 votes.
Town of Willing
Two people earned the right to run for Town Board in Willing
in November. Chris Perkins was the top vote-getter with 88 and Roy Gay received
65 votes.
Town of Independence
The unofficial winners in the town of Independence board
race were Danielle Freeman with 58 and Kimberly Howe with 45 votes.
Town of Amity
In the race for town of Amity board race, Joshua Brown
received the most votes with 160, following by James Schneider II with 126
votes. Both will be on the November ballot.
