SULLIVAN COUNTY – Republican primaries are coming to a close as the final day to vote is today, June 27. Members of the party have had the ability to cast their vote early since June 17. Voting will take place at your regular polling location, and they will be open across Sullivan County from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.

The ballot consists of the face-off for District Attorney (DA), as well as races for spots on the county committee, state committee, highway supervisor and county legislature.

Below is a breakdown of the ballot:

DA race

The race for the Republican nomination for Sullivan County District Attorney is between registered Republican, Assistant County Attorney Thomas Cawley, and registered Democrat, Acting District Attorney Brian Conaty.

Conaty has already secured the Democratic and Conservative Party endorsement for this November’s General Election.

In addition to the DA primary, a number of other primaries are being held as well, including races for spots on the county committee, state committee, and county legislature.

Legislative primaries

In Legislative District 7, incumbent Legislator Joe Perrello Sr. is facing a contest from John Lacey.

Legislative District 7 includes Town of Fallsburg Election Districts 2, 5, 8, and 9 and Town of Mamakating Wards 2, 3, 4, 5. Ward 2 is Election District 13; Ward 3 is Election Districts 5 and 15;  Ward 4 is Election Districts 16 and 17; and Ward 5 is Election District 10.

In Legislative District 9, long-time Legislator Alan Sorensen, the Majority Leader, is not seeking re-election.

Two Republicans are facing off for the right to be a candidate in this November’s Election.

Terry L. Blosser-Bernardo is running against Christopher B. Rosa for the Republican nomination.

Legislative District 9 includes Town of Mamakating Wards 1, 4 and 5 and Town of Thompson Election Districts 1, 2, 7 and 8.

In Mamakating, Ward 1 consists of Election Districts 1, 23, and 24; Ward 4 consists of Elections Districts 7 and 8; and Ward 5 consists of Election District 20.

Highland Highway  Superintendent

In the Town of Highland, there is currently a vacancy in the Highway Superintendent’s position.

Republicans Orson J. Davis Jr. will be running against James Akt for the Republican nomination. 

The winner will face Democratic candidate Joe Barnes in November.

Member of  County  Committee

In the Town of Fallsburg. Election District 5, two candidates are being elected to the Republican County Committee.

The four candidates who are running are Robert E. Kirby Jr., Richard R. Gressner Sr., Anthony Perrello and Lori Lindridge.

In the Town of Fallsburg Election District 1, two candidates are being elected to the Republican County Committee.

The four candidates are Jennifer Parisi, John Parisi, Abraham Berkovic, and Ari Grunhut.

In the Town of Neversink Election District 3, two candidates are being elected to the Sullivan County Republican Committee.

The four candidates who are running include Gene Froelich, Andrew McCabe, Raymond J. Stanishia, Jr. and Raymond A. Stanishia.

In the Town of Thompson there will be a four-way race for  Member  of  the Republican County Committee. The top two vote getters will be elected. Running are Lori A. Benjamin, Jay S. Rubin, Joanne Jasper and Alfred Heins Jr.

Member of  State  Committee

In the Town of Neversink, Election District 1 and 3, four candidates are running for two positions on the State Republican Committee, 101st Assembly District.

The four candidates are Richard I. Coombe, Hope Costa, Eric. J. Chaboty and Tammi L. Chaboty.