GOP Candidates Sweep Richmondville, Seward Races

SCHOHARIE – Republican candidates secured all major contested seats in the towns of Richmondville and Seward during Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results from the Schoharie County Board of Elections.

In the Town of Richmondville, the entire unopposed Republican slate was elected. Jeffrey Haslun won the Supervisor race with 96.5% of the vote, and Brian W. Manchester was elected Superintendent of Highways with 97.7%. For the two open Town Council seats, Harry Rode (49.8%) and George Horning (47.6%) were elected.

In the Town of Seward, Supervisor Mark Fletcher (R) was elected with 95.4% of the vote, and Brenda Southworth (R) won the Town Clerk/Collector position with 98.9%. The race for two Town Council seats was won by Republicans James Seresky (33.1%) and William Harlow (31.6%), defeating Democratic challengers Lisa Sigtermans (19.0%) and Tina Dawson (16.3%).

The Seward Superintendent of Highways race saw Anthony (Tony) Kulesza (D) win with 56.6% of the vote against a significant write-in campaign that captured 43.4% of the vote. The Town Justice position in Seward was decided entirely by 25 write-in votes.