Politics & Government

Huntington Democrats Renominate 3

Rossetti formally withdraws as 18th District candidate.

Huntington Democrats made short work Wednesday night of renominating three incumbents for re-election in November.

Ester Bivona, receiver of taxes, and Town Board members Glenda Jackson and Susan Berland were chosen by town Democrats as candidates for new terms.

County Democratic Party chairman Rich Schaffer reintroduced Dr. William Spencer, chosen last week as the party's nominee for the 18th Legislative District. Former candidate Steve Rossetti made his withdrawal official.  Jim Kelly withdrew earlier.

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Democrats repeatedly referred to the loss of a Town Board seat to Republican Mark Mayoka last year, emphasizing their determination to avoid losing another.


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