JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate for mayor of Jamestown says he's surprised his primary opponent has decided to run as a Libertarian candidate, but adds he doesn't think it will split the Republican vote in the Democratic candidate's … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Nominated as Mayoral Candidate of Libertarian Party but Hasn’t Formally Accepted
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city councilman who was unable to secure the Republican party's nomination as a candidate for mayor in June may still appear on the November election ballot. Members of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party held their … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
Wilfong Wins Republican Primary, Will Face Sundquist in November Election to Determine Jamestown’s Next Mayor
JAMESTOWN - David Wilfong is the winner of Tuesday's Republican Primary for mayor of Jamestown, defeating opponent Andrew Liuzzo with an election night final of 480 to 271. An addition 61 absentee ballots were left to be counted. Wilfong currently … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins 57th Senate District Primary, Will Face Morgan in November Election to Fill Vacated Seat
ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]
Ward Wins Republican Party Line for County Legislature District 18
MAYVILLE - Republican candidate Bill Ward of Mayville has won this party's primary for the Chautauqua County Legislature's 18 district, defeating fellow Republican Richard Syper 289 to 152. Both mean are running for the seat that was held by David … [Read more...]
Over 25,000 Chautauqua County Republicans Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primaries
JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello and Curtis Crandall, Republican Candidates for NY Senate
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary on Tuesday, June 25 to … [Read more...]
Republican Mayoral Candidates Discuss Their Approach to Dealing with Financial Challenges Facing the City
JAMESTOWN - The Republican Primary for Jamestown mayor will take place next Tuesday, June 25 and is open to all registered Republican voters living in the city. Both Jamestown City councilman Andrew Liuzzo and County Legislator David Wilfong are … [Read more...]
Republican Candidates Agree Albany Needs to Help Address Cost of Local Public Safety
LIUZZO WANTS NYCOM MORE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING MANDATES, WILFONG SAYS LEGISLATURE SHOULD HELP LEAD REGIONALIZATION EFFORTS JAMESTOWN - Both Republican candidates running for mayor of Jamestown agree that city police officers and fire fighters … [Read more...]