This year, Sweden residents will cast their ballots for five town positions and two state Supreme Court judgeships, and a Family Court judge.
To help inform your vote, we sent brief questionnaires through the party chairpersons to all candidates in contested races. Those with expanded information and photos below responded to the questionnaire. Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and space.
Election 2025: Early voting starts Oct. 25 in NY. What Rochester-area voters need to know
Early voting is available to all voters in Monroe County from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2. Polls are open for regular voting between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.
You can look up where you can vote on Election Day at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. Check back with the Democrat and Chronicle for the full election results as they become available.
Sweden Town Supervisor
Patricia Hayles, R, C (incumbent)
Sweden Town Board (2)
Scott E. Maar, R, C (incumbent)
No reply received in time.
Rory G. Schnurr, D
No reply recieved in time.
Gary J. Sullivan, R, C (incumbent)
No reply received in time.
Sweden Town Clerk
Karen M. Sweeting, R, C (incumbent)
Sweden Town Justice
Joann Sharp, D, Judicial Integrity
Age: 58
Current or prior elected offices: None
Professional experience: 28 years of legal experience. Currently working for the Monroe County Conflict Defender’s Office.
Top priority: Judicial neutrality. We have laws. They should be enforced equally and fairly.
Paul G. Vadas, R, C (incumbent)
Age: 59
Current or prior elected offices: Currently serving as Sweden Town Justice, appointed January 2025.
Professional experience: Retired lieutenant for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in charge of special operations. My responsibilities encompassed supervision of the K9 unit, Greater Rochester International Airport, Community Services Unit, Marine Unit, Mounted Patrol and the Tactical Unit. I have over 31 years of law enforcement experience and community service.
Top priority: I am a long-time resident of Monroe County and am committed to serving the Sweden community. I believe the court should be fair and impartial and it is imperative to understand another person’s viewpoint, while maintaining the integrity of our laws and respecting the dignity of all those we encounter. Every case should be handled diligently to ensure fair and just outcomes.
— Kayla Canne covers community safety for the Democrat and Chronicle with a focus on police accountability, government surveillance and how people are impacted by violence. Follow her on Instagram @bykaylacanne. Get in touch at kcanne@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who’s on my ballot in Sweden? Election 2025 candidates
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