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.
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.
