Voters flocked to polling stations throughout Broome County June 23 to choose between local lawyer Dan Norton and former Binghamton City Councilmember Dan Livingston in the Democratic primary for New York State’s 123rd Assembly District.
In January, longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced she would not be running for re-election, marking the first time since 2004 the position will be held by another representative.
In the end, the Lupardo-backed Norton pulled ahead of Livingston, receiving 3,368 votes to Livingston’s 2,249 Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Broome County Board of Elections.
“Thank you to everyone in the 123rd district that put their faith in me,” Norton stated. “This isn’t a moment I take lightly. There is still work to do. More to come soon!”
Assuming results hold following the June 30 deadline for absentee and affidavit ballots, Norton will face off against Republican Lynn Parker and Independent Heather Micha in the November election.
The race was only one of two Democratic primaries across ballots in Broome County, with the other marked by a statewide Comptroller election. Incumbent Thomas DiNapoli handily beat challengers Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle with over 75% of all votes.
In the 19th Congressional District Republican primary, Peter Oberacker beat out Alexander Portelli with more than 70% of the vote. In November, Portelli will take on incumbent Josh Riley to represent Broome County on a federal level.
Oberacker’s candidacy for Congress opened up his currently held 51st State Senate seat, leading to another Republican primary for the area. In the primary, Terry Bernardo defeated Christopher Tague with 65% of the vote.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Lupardo-backed Norton defeats Livingston in 123rd Democratic primary
Reporting by Riccardo Monico, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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