Results from Tuesday’s primary elections will be listed below.
Among the major races Tuesday are the special election for the 27th Congressional District. Senator Chris Jacobs and Nate McMurray are running for the remainder of the current term, previously held by Chris Collins.
Republicans in the 27th District will also be selecting the Republican candidate for the November general election.
In the 25th Congressional District, Brighton Town Council member Robin Wilt is challenging incumbent Congressman Joe Morelle for the Democratic nomination, while Alex Yudelson is challenging incumbent Assemblyman Harry Bronson in the 138th Assembly District. Four candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in the race for the 137th Assembly District; Assemblyman David Gantt currently holds the seat, but is not seeking reelection.
All of Tuesday’s races are listed below. Results will be updated throughout the night, with live updates here.
It is important to note that, because of a higher-than-average number of absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not all races may be called Tuesday night. 13WHAM will specifically designate when a candidate is projected to win a given race.
24th Congressional District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Dana Balter leads with 64% of the vote
Dana Balter – 64%
Francis Conole – 36%
25th Congressional District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballots only – Joseph Morelle leads with 62%.
Joseph Morelle – 62%
Robin Wilt – 34%
27th Congressional District Special Election
With 68% of districts reporting – machine ballot only – Chris Jacobs holds a significant lead in the special election for the 27th Congressional District.
Chris Jacobs (R) – 68%
Nate McMurray (D) – 29%
Duane Whitmer (L) – 1%
Michael Gammariello (G) – 1%
27th Congressional District Republican Primary
With 83% of districts reporting in the Republican primary, Jacobs holds a strong lead. Stefan Mychajliw conceded the race Tuesday night.
Chris Jacobs – 61%
Stefan Mychajliw – 17%
Beth Parlato – 20%
27th Congressional District Libertarian Primary
With 83% of the vote in, Duane Whitmer currently leads.
Duane Whitmer – 71%
Nicholas Phelps – 22%
New York State Senate 56th District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Jeremy Cooney leads with 41% of the vote.
Jeremy Cooney – 41.47%
Hilda Rosario-Escher – 24.67%
Sherita Traywick – 26.93%
New York State Senate 61st District Democratic Primary
With 99% of precincts reporting, Kim Smith leads with 38.66% of the vote.
Jacqualine Berger – 33.34%
Joan Elizabeth Seamans – 17.74%
Kim Smith – 38.66%
New York State Senate 61st District Independence Primary
With 99% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Edward Rath leads with 63%.
Andrew Gruszka – 27%
Edward Rath – 63%
New York State 131st Assembly District Republican Primary
With 79% of precincts reporting, Jeff Gallahan currently leads in the 131st Republican primary
Ann Marie Heizmann – 6%
Cindy Wade – 36%
Jeff Gallahan – 42%
Jeff Shipley – 16%
New York State Assembly 134th District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting as of 10:30 p.m., Carolyn Carrol currently leads Dylan Dailor.
Carolyn Carrol – 81%
Dylan Dailor – 19%
New York State Assembly 136th District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballots only – Sarah Clark leads with 65% of the vote.
Justin Wilcox – 30%
Nelson Lopatin – 6%
Sarah Clark – 65%
New York State Assembly 137th District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballots only – Demond Meeks leads with 45% of the vote.
Ann Lewis – 14%
Demond Meeks – 45%
Ernest Flagler – 32%
Silvano Orsi – 3%
New York State Assembly 138th District Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballots only – Harry Bronson holds a 60%-40% leads over Alex Yudelson
Harry Bronson – 60%
Alex Yudelson – 40%
Monroe County Surrogate Court Judge Primary – Working Families
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Elena Cariola leads with 62% of the vote.
Christopher Ciaccio – 38%
Elena Cariola – 62%
Monroe County Clerk Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Jennifer Boutte leads incumbent Jamie Romeo with 52% of the vote.
Jamie Romeo – 48%
Jennifer Boutte – 52%
Pittsford Town Justice Democratic Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Michael Ansaldi leads Michael Nolan 547-306
Michael Ansaldi – 64%
Michael Nolan – 32%
Pittsford Town Justice Libertarian Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Michael Ansaldi leads Robert Shaddock and Michael Nolan
Michael Ansaldi – 67%
Robert Shaddock – 33%
Michael Nolan – 0%
Ogden Supt. Of Highways Republican Primary
With 100% of districts reporting as of 10 p.m. – machine ballots only – Dan Wolf leads Richard Vargo 505-379
Richard Vargo – 43%
Dan Wolf – 57%
Rush Town Council Republican Primary
With 100% of districts reporting as of 10 p.m. – machine ballots only – Phyllis Wickerham leads Carl Ast by 16 votes – 162-146
Phyllis Wickerham – 53%
Carl Ast – 47%
Orleans County Clerk Republican Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting – machine ballot only – Diane Shampine leads with 1,083 votes, with Nadine Hanlon receiving 1,029 votes
Nadine Hanlon – 49%
Diane Shampine – 51%
Town of Murray Cty. Committeeperson – District 2 Republican Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting, Virginia Nicholson holds 39% of the vote with 24 votes; David Stalker holds 35% with 22 votes; Ayesha Kreutz holds 26% with 16 votes.
Virginia Nicholson – 39%
David Stalker – 36%
Ayesha Kreutz – 26%
Town of Murray Cty. Committeeperson – District 3 Republican Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting, Kerri Neale holds 44% of the vote with 28 votes; Anthony Peone holds 29% with 18 votes; Kathleen Case holds 27% with 17 votes.
Kathleen Case – 27%
Kerri Neale – 44%
Anthony Peone – 29%
Town of Murray Cty. Committeeperson – District 5 Republican Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting, Cynthia Oliver holds 44% of the vote with 42 votes; Lynn Wood holds 43% with 41 votes; Ronald Vendetti holds 13% with 12 votes
Cynthia Oliver – 44%
Ronald Vendetti – 13%
Lynn Wood – 43%
Town of Murray Cty. Committeeperson – District 6 Republican Primary
With 100% of precincts reporting, Adam Moore holds 44% of the vote with 47 votes; Kelly Gregiore holds 33% with 35 votes; Robert Miller holds 23% with 25 votes.
Kellie Gregoire – 33%
Robert Miller – 23%
Adam Moore – 44%
U.S. President – Democrat primary
The Associated Press projects former vice president Joe Biden has won New York’s Democratic presidential primary
With 62% of precincts reporting:
Michael Bennet – 0%
Joe Biden – 66%
Michael Bloomberg – 3%
Pete Buttigieg – 2%
Tulsi Gabbard – 1%
Amy Klobuchar – 1%
Deval Patrick – 0%
Bernie Sanders – 20%
Tom Steyer – 0%
Elizabeth Warren – 5%
Andrew Yang – 2%
— 13 WHAM