York Town News
Full ballot slated for November
YORK - The official results are in, and though the town had no contested races at this month's primary election, there will be a full slate of candidates to choose from as Democrats and Republicans face off for an array of state and county seats in November.A total of 171 ballots were cast in the Democratic primary, while 365 were case in the Republican primary, Town Clerk Mary-Anne Szeniawski confirmed.
In November, it will be Democrat Peter Bowman, who received 148 votes in the uncontested primary, facing off against Republican Joseph G. Carleton Jr. for the District 1 state senate seat. Sen. Mary Andrews, R-York, announced this winter that she would not seek another term.
For the District 149 Maine Legislature seat, Democrat Dawn Hill received 52 votes in the primary and incumbent Republican Bradley S. Moulton received 101. The two will be on the ballot in November.
The District 150 seat has two newcomers seeking office, Democrat Kinley Gregg, who received 98 votes and Republican Windol Weaver, who garnered 236 votes. Rep. David Ott, R-York, decided not to seek another term.
Democratic District Attorney Mark Lawrence was unopposed in the primary and there is no Republican candidate for his post in November.
Among the county races, Democratic County Commissioner Gloria Layman will face off against Republican challenger Jeffrey Furbish.
U.S. Senate and House seats as well as the Maine gubernatorial race will also be decided this fall. Also on the ballot is the controversial Tax Payer Bill of Rights (TABOR) initiative, brought forward as the result of a citizens' petition effort.
York residents can also expect a variety of local questions, including proposed amendments to the town's zoning, to be included on the November ballot.
Check The Independent for more as the November election nears.
