Candidates prepare for November general elections
CHENANGO COUNTY – Given a filing deadline of July 10, state legislators and their political opponents filed petitions late Thursday to appear on the ballot during the general election in November.
Two state senate seats are up for grabs this year, as are two seats in the state assembly to represent Chenango County. While Assemblyman Gary Finch (R-126th Assembly District) is being challenged by Democrat Diane Dwire, the former head of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, incumbent Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-122nd Assembly District) remains unopposed.
Likewise, Senator James Seward (R-51st Senatorial District) is currently unopposed, filing a petition to appear on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence lines. Seward has served as senator for New York’s 51st district since 1986.
“The outpouring of support from the people who live and work throughout my nine-county district is truly gratifying,” Seward stated. “I feel privileged to represent the 51st Senate District and look forward to continuing to stand up for the issues and concerns that people discuss with me on a daily basis.”
But more local attention is on the run for the 52nd Senate District this election season. Republican incumbent Tom Libous (R-52nd Senatorial District) was only recently challenged by Republican hopeful Denver Jones, a political newcomer and business man currently serving as VP of Engineering at BSU, Inc. in Ithaca.
Earlier this month, Jones cited corruption in Albany as an influencer for his decision to campaign, making his case that term limits should be set for state legislators to keep the capitol running smoothly. Jones has said his business background will give him an edge in the general election.
A Democrat will also appear on the ballot for the 52nd senatorial district. Former Town of Vestal Supervisor Anndrea Starzak garnered the 1,000 signatures needed to appear on the Democratic and Working Families lines in November, and received endorsement from the Broome County Democratic Party earlier this month.
Starzak, a retired teacher led the Town of Vestal from 2000-2005.
In spite of recent allegations of corruption and lying to the FBI during an investigation that took place in 2010, Libous submitted thousands of signatures from voters across the district to the New York State Board of Elections last week to appear on three party lines.
Libous will be running for re-election as a candidate for the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties.
“I’m truly humbled by the overwhelming support we’ve received from the people of the 52nd District,” Libous stated. “There’s still much work to be done for the families in our community, and I’m excited to continue working hard for them.”
On July 1, Libous was indicted on one count of making false statements to the FBI. The allegation stems from an investigation that took place in 2010, when the FBI pursued allegations made by a federal grand jury in White Plains that Libous used his political influence to get his son, Matthew Libous, a job at a law firm in Westchester County.
Both Jones and Starzak said they had planned to petition prior to Libous’ indictment.
Two state senate seats are up for grabs this year, as are two seats in the state assembly to represent Chenango County. While Assemblyman Gary Finch (R-126th Assembly District) is being challenged by Democrat Diane Dwire, the former head of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, incumbent Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-122nd Assembly District) remains unopposed.
Likewise, Senator James Seward (R-51st Senatorial District) is currently unopposed, filing a petition to appear on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence lines. Seward has served as senator for New York’s 51st district since 1986.
“The outpouring of support from the people who live and work throughout my nine-county district is truly gratifying,” Seward stated. “I feel privileged to represent the 51st Senate District and look forward to continuing to stand up for the issues and concerns that people discuss with me on a daily basis.”
But more local attention is on the run for the 52nd Senate District this election season. Republican incumbent Tom Libous (R-52nd Senatorial District) was only recently challenged by Republican hopeful Denver Jones, a political newcomer and business man currently serving as VP of Engineering at BSU, Inc. in Ithaca.
Earlier this month, Jones cited corruption in Albany as an influencer for his decision to campaign, making his case that term limits should be set for state legislators to keep the capitol running smoothly. Jones has said his business background will give him an edge in the general election.
A Democrat will also appear on the ballot for the 52nd senatorial district. Former Town of Vestal Supervisor Anndrea Starzak garnered the 1,000 signatures needed to appear on the Democratic and Working Families lines in November, and received endorsement from the Broome County Democratic Party earlier this month.
Starzak, a retired teacher led the Town of Vestal from 2000-2005.
In spite of recent allegations of corruption and lying to the FBI during an investigation that took place in 2010, Libous submitted thousands of signatures from voters across the district to the New York State Board of Elections last week to appear on three party lines.
Libous will be running for re-election as a candidate for the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties.
“I’m truly humbled by the overwhelming support we’ve received from the people of the 52nd District,” Libous stated. “There’s still much work to be done for the families in our community, and I’m excited to continue working hard for them.”
On July 1, Libous was indicted on one count of making false statements to the FBI. The allegation stems from an investigation that took place in 2010, when the FBI pursued allegations made by a federal grand jury in White Plains that Libous used his political influence to get his son, Matthew Libous, a job at a law firm in Westchester County.
Both Jones and Starzak said they had planned to petition prior to Libous’ indictment.
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