FULTON, NY – As polls have closed across Oswego County, unofficial results show a three-vote difference between candidates in Fulton’s Fifth Ward and Frank Castiglia Jr. retaining his seat as the 25th District Oswego County legislator.
Fifth Ward for the Fulton Common Council and the 25th District of Oswego County Legislature covering a portion of Fulton were the only two contested races relative to the city.
Unofficial results show newcomer Audrey Avery (REP) leading challenger Dennis Merlino (DEM) in a tight 163-160 race, respectively, with all polling places reported.
Avery declined to comment on poll standings until absentee ballots are counted.
Merlino did not respond to contact attempts as of time of publication.
Unofficial results show incumbent Frank Castiglia Jr. (DEM) leading challenger Mark Holliday (REP) in a 360-231 race, respectively, with 78 write-in votes with all polling places reported.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank all the voters in the 25th District that had faith in me and have chosen me to represent them again. Second, this wasn’t won by me and me alone. I had a great campaign manager, Mr. James Rice. We were supported by a group of people that gave support and kept me on track through all the negative campaigning against me. Thank you to you all. I want to thank all the voters that took the time to come out and vote and remember, I represent you all,” Castiglia said.
Challenger Marc Holliday did not respond to contact attempts as of time of publication.
Uncontested races for Fulton Common Council returned four incumbents to their seats and secured one newcomer a seat as Fourth Ward councilor.
First Ward councilor Tom Kenyon (CON) returned to his seat with 208 votes in an uncontested race.
Second Ward councilor Dave Ritchie (CON) returned to his seat with 92 votes in an uncontested race.
Third Ward councilor Don Patrick Jr. (DEM) returned to his seat with 372 votes in an uncontested race.
Fourth Ward will see newcomer Sam Vono (REP) as councilor having received 247 votes in an uncontested race.
Sixth Ward councilor Lawrence Macner (DEM) returned to his seat with 125 votes in an uncontested race.
Unofficial results for Oswego County legislators covering a portion of Fulton include Linda Lockwood (REP) representing the 11th District of Oswego County Legislature with 491 votes in an uncontested race, James Karasek (REP) representing the 22nd District of Oswego County Legislature with 621 votes in an uncontested race, and Daniel Farfaglia (DEM) representing the 24th District of Oswego County Legislature with 591 votes in an uncontested race.
To see all unofficial results throughout Oswego County as they are tallied, visit http://www.oswegocounty.com/boe.html
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I want to thank God for the opportunity to serve the people of Fulton. I want to thank my wife and Family for their support. I want to thank my team and my supporters for all they have done.
I want to thank everyone who voted in this year’s election. And I want to thank the people of Fulton who took the time to talk with me and share their joys and concerns with me about our Fulton community.
The race for Fulton 5th Ward will be decided when the absentee ballots are counted next week. I want to thank my opponent for running a good race against me that reflected well on the character and the people of Fulton. Whatever the outcome of the final vote count, Fulton is moving in a positive direction.