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Brasher, Hopkinton, Lawrence, Piercefield to choose from 3 Assembly candidates in Sept. 13 Republican primary

Posted 8/27/12

The last primary election in New York before the November election will be held Thursday, Sept. 13. In St. Lawrence County, Republicans have a few races where more than one candidate is seeking the …

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Brasher, Hopkinton, Lawrence, Piercefield to choose from 3 Assembly candidates in Sept. 13 Republican primary

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The last primary election in New York before the November election will be held Thursday, Sept. 13.

In St. Lawrence County, Republicans have a few races where more than one candidate is seeking the party’s line on the Election Day ballot.

With redistricting in the state legislature, four people will be representing different sections of St. Lawrence County instead of the current two.

The eastern edge of the county, the towns of Brasher, Hopkinton, Lawrence, and Piercefield, will be in the 115th Assembly District, now held by veteran Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, R-Peru. Duprey has two Republican challengers, Plattsburgh teacher Karen Bisso and David Kimmel, Cadyville businessman. The district also encompasses all of Clinton and Franklin counties.

In the Town of Macomb, running for the GOP line for town justice are John F. Ceresoli and Joan K. Mason.

In the Town of Piercefield, two Republicans are running to fill the unexpired superintendent of highways unexpired term. They are Timothy Fuller and Patrick G. Hutchins.

There are two unexpired council terms to be filled in the Town of Pierrepont. Running are Roger Murray, Chad VanBrocklin, and Dahl McCormick.

Polls will be open for primary balloting from noon to 9 p.m.

Here are some dates that voters might keep in mind, according to the county Board of Elections:

• Sept, 6 ,Last day to apply by mail for an absentee ballot for the primary.

• Sept. 12, Last day to deliver absentee ballot application or apply in person for an absentee ballot for the primary. 8-400(2c)

• Sept. 13, Primary Day, Absentee ballots for the primary must reach the Board of Elections by the close of the polls; ballots postmarked by the postal service not later than the day before election may be received until seven days after the primary, Sept. 20.