Palmesano routs in 136th GOP primaryZoom Photos
ERIC WENSEL
State Senate candidate Jim Bacalles and State Assembly candidate Phil Palmesano talk while waiting for results in their respective races Tuesday night at Sorge's restaurant in Corning.
Posted Sep 15, 2010 @ 01:35 AM
Corning, N.Y. — Steuben County Legislator Phil Palmesano seemed poised to cruise to victory over Steve Kula in the race for the 136th Assembly District Tuesday.
At press time, Palmesano led Kula, 6,281-2,210.
“I feel good,” Palmesano said at a GOP election party at Sorge’s Restaurant. “I’m encouraged to have this type of support. It’s humbling to have that many people behind me.”
With 83 of the 85 election districts reporting, Palmesano led Kula 5,023-1,816 in Steuben County. Palmesano also took Yates County, 1,258-394, with most of the districts reporting.
Palmesano stopped short of taking a victory lap early this morning. He said the victory was only the first stage and his campaign was only just beginning.
“Tomorrow we start the general election campaign,” Palmesano said. “I am going to work hard over the final two months of the campaign.”
If he’s declared the winner, Palmesano will face independent candidate Jason Jordan of Hornell in the primary. He could also face a challenge from Democrat Randy Weaver as a write-in candidate.
Weaver is scheduled to make announcements in Hornell, Bath and Corning today on his candidacy.
Palmesano bucked the state-wide trend of establishment candidates being upset by underdogs. Though Palmesano is a relative newcomer to public office, he has worked with politicians such as State Sen. George Winner, R-Elmira, and former U.S. Rep. John R. “Randy” Kuhl Jr., R-Hammondsport.
“I haven’t been setting policy in Albany,” Palmesano said. “I work and live in the district. I have roots here.”
Palmesano had nothing but praise for his opponent.
“Steve Kula ran a professional and clean campaign,” Palmesano said. “He’s an energetic young guy who cares about our area.”
Calls to Kula were not returned at press time.
ERIC WENSEL
State Senate candidate Jim Bacalles and State Assembly candidate Phil Palmesano talk while waiting for results in their respective races Tuesday night at Sorge's restaurant in Corning.
Posted Sep 15, 2010 @ 01:35 AM
Corning, N.Y. — Steuben County Legislator Phil Palmesano seemed poised to cruise to victory over Steve Kula in the race for the 136th Assembly District Tuesday.
At press time, Palmesano led Kula, 6,281-2,210.
“I feel good,” Palmesano said at a GOP election party at Sorge’s Restaurant. “I’m encouraged to have this type of support. It’s humbling to have that many people behind me.”
With 83 of the 85 election districts reporting, Palmesano led Kula 5,023-1,816 in Steuben County. Palmesano also took Yates County, 1,258-394, with most of the districts reporting.
Palmesano stopped short of taking a victory lap early this morning. He said the victory was only the first stage and his campaign was only just beginning.
“Tomorrow we start the general election campaign,” Palmesano said. “I am going to work hard over the final two months of the campaign.”
If he’s declared the winner, Palmesano will face independent candidate Jason Jordan of Hornell in the primary. He could also face a challenge from Democrat Randy Weaver as a write-in candidate.
Weaver is scheduled to make announcements in Hornell, Bath and Corning today on his candidacy.
Palmesano bucked the state-wide trend of establishment candidates being upset by underdogs. Though Palmesano is a relative newcomer to public office, he has worked with politicians such as State Sen. George Winner, R-Elmira, and former U.S. Rep. John R. “Randy” Kuhl Jr., R-Hammondsport.
“I haven’t been setting policy in Albany,” Palmesano said. “I work and live in the district. I have roots here.”
Palmesano had nothing but praise for his opponent.
“Steve Kula ran a professional and clean campaign,” Palmesano said. “He’s an energetic young guy who cares about our area.”
Calls to Kula were not returned at press time.
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