In Orleans, Dems back DiNapoli for comptroller and Ellman for Congress
Orleans County Democrats picked Tom DiNapoli for comptroller over two challengers. DiNapoli, the incumbent, received 285 votes compared to 81 for Drew Warshaw and 44 for Raj Goyle.
DiNapoli was the only state-wide office holder facing a primary challenge, and he won the primary handily, according to multiple media reports, including The New York Times.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued this statement on Tuesday night:
“Tonight’s victory is a victory for every single working family in New York State, every public sector worker and first responder who relies on a secure pension, every student and senior who worries about the affordability crisis we’re facing.
“I want to thank all our voters, volunteers, endorsers, and especially my friends in labor who powered this campaign to victory. Our opponents tried over and over to derail our work with false attacks and reckless promises, but the people of New York once again have seen the value of steady, responsible leadership in these chaotic times.
“Now the campaign is over and we need to get back to the hard work that we do protecting taxpayers and retirees, investing in New York’s future, pushing back against Trump’s extremism, and helping working families get by in Trump’s terrible economy.
“Thank you to my family and friends, my tireless campaign team, and once again, every voter across New York. The Office of the State Comptroller will have four more years of steady, experienced leadership to serve every single New Yorker and every single corner of our State. Now on to the general election where together, we can defeat MAGA, to take back the House, take back the Senate and make sure we take back the White House in 2028!”
The race for the 24th Congressional District was much closer. In Orleans County, Alissa Ellman of Lockport received 216 votes compared to 207 for Diana Kastenbaum of Batavia.
There are 119 absentee ballots that could still be turned in. The turnout by today has been low. There are 5,036 registered Democrats in the county. Only 8.4 percent voted. That doesn’t include the outstanding absentee ballots.
The district covers 14 counties. The winner will face Claudia Tenney, the Republican incumbent, in the general election.
