Republicans retain edge on Chautauqua County Legislature; Absentee ballots to decide Districts 9, 11
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Republicans appear likely to hold a 13-6 edge over Democrats on the Chautauqua County Legislature with two races likely awaiting the absentee ballot vote.
The race between Vince DeJoy and John Vogan in District 9 is separated by 12 votes with all districts reporting. DeJoy’s name was on the ballot even though DeJoy has moved to North Carolina. In District 11, Bob Whitney leads Jeremy Maggio, 808-793, with all precincts reporting.
In other results, Democrat Tom Nelson has held off Republican challenger Andrew Faulkner, 636-552, while incumbent Democrat Fred Larson has held off a challenge from Republican Brent Sheldon, 964-869. In the north county, incumbent Democrat Marcus Buchanan defeated Republican challenger Colby Garza, 1,086 to 900, while incumbent Republican Bob Scudder defeated Michael Lee, 1,571 to 1,195. Incumbent Republican Tom Harmon held off a challenge from Democratic challenger Kevin O’Connell, 1,456 to 931. Johnathan Penhollow, the Republican candidate, defeated Carla Rodriguez, 1,567 to 825, in District 7. Republican Jamie Gustafson held on to her seat in District 10, 1,518 to 1,124, over Democrat Julie Jackson-Forsberg. Republican Lisa Vanstrom defeated Nikki Pierce, 1,406 to 977, Republican Dalton Anthony defeated Christopher DeBlass, 2,064 to 601, Republican Martin Proctor defeated Dan Morton, 1,583 to 873, and Fred Johnson defeated Democratic Party challenger John Hamels, 1,530 to 1,028.