{"id":40979,"date":"2021-11-03T09:18:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=40979"},"modified":"2021-11-03T09:18:04","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:18:04","slug":"it-was-the-republicans-night-on-election-day-in-chautauqua-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/it-was-the-republicans-night-on-election-day-in-chautauqua-county\/","title":{"rendered":"It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County.<\/p>\n

\"\"

PJ Wendel<\/p><\/div>\n

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel<\/strong> easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green<\/strong> by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516.<\/p>\n

Wendel had first been appointed to replace George Borrello<\/strong> as County Executive in January 2020 after Borrello vacated the seat due to being elected to the State Senate. He defeated Democrat Richard Morrisroe<\/strong> in a special election last year to fill out Borrello’s term.<\/p>\n

Wendell said he was humbled by the results, “My team has been very focused and, you know, we’ve been leading by example, moving the county forward and we’re going to continue to do that for the next four years.”<\/p>\n

Republican County Clerk Larry Barmore<\/strong> won a third term over Democratic Challenger David Salley<\/strong> by a vote of 16,505 to 6,192.<\/p>\n

Republicans will retain a super majority on County Legislature with 15 Republicans being elected to 4 Democrats. District 11 Democratic Incumbent Bob Whitney<\/strong> lost to former legislator David Wilfong<\/strong> by a vote of 328 to 534.<\/p>\n

In County Legislative District 12, Republican Incumbent Elisabeth Rankin<\/strong> won re-election by a vote of 614 to 307 over Democrat Heather Fagan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Republicans also will have a super majority on Jamestown City Council even with the Ward 3 race too close to call.<\/p>\n

Council President Tony Dolce<\/strong> called it a “statement election,” “The public spoke loud and clear. They wanted a check and balance on the Mayor and his administration. And they came out in droves and voted for all three At-Large candidates. There was a change in Ward 6 with Andrew Faulkner<\/strong> – a huge win, that was a huge upset. And even Grant Olson<\/strong> who didn’t run or actively campaign won that seat.”<\/p>\n

Republican Incumbents Kim Ecklund<\/strong> and Jeff Russell<\/strong> came first and second for the At-Large race with Republican newcomer Randy Daversa<\/strong> coming in third with 16% of the vote.<\/p>\n

In other ward races, Ward 4 Democratic councilmember Marie Carrubba<\/strong> held onto her seat against Republican Rick Elardo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And the Ward 3 race between Democratic Incumbent Regina Brackman<\/strong> and Republican Robert Reedy<\/strong> will come down to absentee ballots with Brackman currently leading by 11 votes.<\/p>\n

For the 8th Judicial State Supreme Court Justice race, Grace Hanlon<\/strong>, John Licata<\/strong>, Frank Caruso<\/strong> and Raymond Walter<\/strong> all were elected.<\/p>\n

Voters statewide voted no on ballot propositions 1, 3, and 4 which all dealt with elections and redistricting.<\/p>\n

However, Proposition 2 was passed which adds the right to clean water, clean air, and a healthful environment to the New York Constitution’s Bill of Rights.<\/p>\n

Proposition 5 also passed which allows the New York City Civil Court to hear and decide lawsuits involving claims of $50,000, rather than the current threshold of $25,000.<\/p>\n

For full local election results, visit VoteChautauqua.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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