Unofficial results from the June 23 primary elections show several decisive victories across state and local races, with turnout surpassing last year’s participation and early voting contributing significantly to overall engagement. Final tallies will be certified in the coming days by the Otsego County Board of Elections.…
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Otsego County sheriff's race
As the June 23rd primary approaches, the social media debate over the Otsego County sheriff's race has turned into a partisan circus. The sitting sheriff’s campaign is trying to scare conservative voters by labeling retired Sergeant Mike Stalter anti-ICE, while some progressives wonder if a 25-year veteran cop can actually deliver a real shift toward transparency.…
“I fully intend on having an independent campaign as well, regardless of what happens in the Republican primary,” Stalter said in an interview at a candidate meet and greet.…
In an interview with AllOtsego, Stalter said he is running to cut costs and change certain office policies, including what he sees as “fluffing” of incident numbers. He also told AllOtsego he wants to see fewer inmates at the county jail boarded out to other jails and less overtime assignments for corrections officers.…
Democrat Committee Did Endorse Republican Fernandez, Chair Says ONEONTA – The county Democratic Party chair this morning issued a statement confirming that Republican Bob Fernandez has indeed been endorsed by the Democratic county committee in this Tuesday’s election. The new chair, Aimee Swann, said there has been some confusion in this regard.…
