Photos by Tom Rivers: State Sen. Rob Ortt, left, and Assemblyman Steve Hawley speak during campaign events in Orleans County on Aug. 16.

Orleans County two representatives in the State Legislature were overwhelmingly re-elected on Tuesday.

Rob Ortt won another two-year term in the State Senate for the 62^nd District and Steve Hawley will be back for another term in State Assembly for the 139^th District.

They two have seldom had challengers in their districts that are heavily Republican.

Hawley, a Batavia resident, has been in the Assembly for over 20 years. He was first elected on Feb. 28, 2006 in a special election.

He was challenged by Sarah Wolcott, a Democrat from Batavia. Wolcott organized protests against Donald Trump, which attracted several hundred people. She ran made opposition to data centers a focus of her campaign.

Hawley secured 69.7 percent of the vote in a district that includes three counties. He had his largest margin in Orleans County with 74.1 percent of the vote. Here are the totals in the three counties: Orleans – Hawley, 9,901, and Wolcott, 3,461; Genesee – Hawley, 15,506, and  Wolcott, 5,863; Monroe – Hawley, 7,471 and Wolcott, 4,950.

Ortt, a North Tonawanda resident, was first elected 12 years ago. He is also the Republican conference leader in the State Senate.

He was challenged by Thomas Arida, a political activist and organizer from North Tonawanda. He has worked on over 150 campaigns at the  local, state and federal levels.

Ortt won with 62 percent of the vote in a district that includes all of Niagara and Orleans, and part of western Monroe counties. Orleans gave him his largest margin of support at 73.0 percent.

Here are the totals in the three counties: Orleans – Ortt, 9,754, and Arida, 3,597; Niagara – Ortt, 46,706, and Arida, 30,222; Monroe – Ortt, 15,730 and Arida, 10,129.

Press Release, Hospice of Orleans

ALBION – Hospice of Orleans, the trusted provider of hospice care in Orleans County, recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November by highlighting the exceptional, personalized care available to patients and families when they need it most.

Every day, the Hospice of Orleans team helps individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult moments with dignity, compassion, and respect. The month also provides an opportunity to recognize the dedicated professionals who make this care possible and raise awareness of the comfort and support hospice can offer throughout the community.

Throughout November, Hospice of Orleans will host educational presentations at local libraries to help community members learn more about hospice care. Members of the care team will be available to meet attendees, share information, and answer questions.

Presentation schedule:

• Lee-Whedon Memorial Library: November 10 at 1:30 p.m.
• Community Free Library: November 17 at 11:45 a.m.
• Yates Town Library: November 30 at 2:30 p.m.

No RSVP is required. For more information, please call Hospice of Orleans at 585-589-0809.

Claudia Tenney

OSWEGO — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney won re-election in New York’s 24th District against Alissa Ellman, a Democrat from Lockport.

The Republican-dominated district includes 14 counties and runs from Niagara County through Orleans, the Finger Lakes and northern New York. Tenney had 70 percent of the vote in Orleans, 9,331 votes to 4,040 for Ellman.

Tenney issued this statement on Tuesday night:

“I am deeply grateful to the people of New York’s 24th District for once again placing their trust in me to represent them in Congress. Every time the people of this district put their faith in me, I am reminded of just how much that trust means. These are the communities I love, the people I care deeply about, and the place I am so honored to fight for.

“Over the past term, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I helped make the 2017 tax cuts permanent, fought to lower costs for hardworking families, seniors, and vulnerable people, secured critical funding for our communities, and continued standing up for our farmers, law enforcement officers, and veterans.

“Serving the hardworking people of Upstate New York is the honor of my lifetime. I never forget who sent me to Washington or the responsibility I have to them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing me to continue this important work. I will never take your trust for granted, and I will keep fighting every day for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Upstate New York.”

Photo from Office of the Governor: Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a roundtable on Oct. 27 at LaGuardia Community College in Queens about an expansion in free community college.

Kathy Hochul was re-elected as governor of New York, winning a second term over Bruce Blakeman, according to the Associated Press.

Blakeman, a Republican and Nassau County executive, had strong support in Orleans County, getting 71.3 percent of the vote.

Here are the vote totals in Orleans County for the state offices on the ballot and the 24^th Congressional District:

Representative to Congress 24th District – Alissa J. Ellman (Dem, Wor), 4,040 votes, against Claudia Tenney (Rep, Con), 9,331 votes

Governor and Lt. Governor – Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams (Dem, Wor), 3,872 votes; Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood (Rep, Con, Vote Affordable), 9,679 votes

Comptroller – Thomas DiNapoli (Dem, Wor), 4,785 votes; Joseph Hernandez (Rep, Con), 8,449

Attorney General – Letitia James (Dem, Wor), 3,997 votes; Saritha Komatireddy (Rep, Con), 9,309 votes

State Senate 62nd District – Thomas Arida (Dem, Wor), 3,597 votes; Robert Ortt (Rep, Con), 9,754 votes

Member of State Assembly 139th District – Sarah Wolcott (Dem), 3,461 votes; Stephen Hawley (Rep, Con), 9,901 votes

Justices of the Supreme Court, 8th JD (4 positions available)

Craig Bucki (Dem, Wor), 3,509 votes

Anne Joynt (Dem, Wor), 4,603 votes

Michael Amodeo (Dem, Rep, Wor), 10,105 votes

Robert Richardson (Dem, Rep, Con), 11,062 votes

Deanne Tripi (Rep, Con), 8,698 votes

Jonathan Hickey (Rep, Con), 8,024 votes

Robert Vario (Con), 1,278 votes