Primaries unusually busy

Voting officials said that an unusually high number of residents voted in this year’s primaries in Amenia and the town of North East.

In Amenia, poll worker George Wilkens said the day was extremely busy.

“Usually we only have 10 percent of voters for the primary. As of 6:30 p.m. we’ve had over 15 percent,� Wilkens said. “That’s a lot for the primary. There’s been lines on occasions throughout the day.�

According to the Dutchess County Board of Elections, the unofficial results are as follows:

In Amenia

Democratic town council: Joel Pelky won the Democratic town council race with 136 votes, followed by Bob Riemer with 134 votes and Vicki Doyle with 130 votes.

Republican town council: Norm Cayea won with 163 votes, followed by Vicki Doyle with 156 votes, Michael Chamberlin with 143 votes and Evelyn O’Connell with 136 votes.

District 3 County Committee Democratic representative: Janet Reagon won with 20 votes followed by Ralph Vinchiarello and Gail Hermosilla, both with 16 votes.

District 4 County Council: Susan Gregory won with 43 votes, followed by Deborah Downey with 38 votes and James Walsh with 36 votes.

District 2 County Committee Republican representative: Jeanne Rebillard won with 48 votes, followed by Mark Doyle with 40 votes, Mary Mahaffey with 37 votes and Cindy Thomas with 36 votes.

District 3 County Committee Republican representative: Michael Chamberlin won wih 40 votes, followed by Vernon Fish with 31 votes, Timothy Osborne with 21 votes and William Werner with 14 votes.

In North East

Republican town supervisor: David Sherman won with 90 votes followed by Stanley Chase with 82 votes.

Republican town council: David McGhee Sr. won with 127 votes, followed by Carl Stahovec with 88 votes and Charles Barrett with 86 votes.

According to the board of elections, these primary election results are unofficial and not final.

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