MAYVILLE – Thursday was primary day for local elections across New York State with a handful of races taking place here in Chautauqua County, primarily in the north county.
Races of note include the Democratic primary for Mayor of Dunkirk, with challenger Willie Rosas defeating incumbent Anthony J. Dolce 568 to 380. Dolce will remain on the ballot as a working families candidate.
Also in the Pomfret Town Justice Race, with acting village of Fredonia Justice Nancy Dietzen defeated Amy Hontz in the Republican primary by an unofficial vote of 200 to 78.
Meanwhile, Dietzen also won the primary for the conservative party, defeating former Chautauqua County Legislator and attorney William Coughlin 28 to 15. Dietzen also defeated Coughlin in the Independence Party primary 45 to 37. The two also tied in the Working Families primary with a vote of 4 to 4. Coughlin will remain on the ballot as the Democratic candidate for Pomfret town justice.
And in the race for Sheridan Town Justice for the Republican Line, Craig Sutton Jr. defeated Sheryl Mays 84 to 70.
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