City of Plattsburgh Democrats are going to the polls today to send a candidate on to November’s general election.
Two Democrats are running after current Democratic Mayor Chris Rosenquest decided not to run for a second term. Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes and Clinton County Assistant District Attorney Dan Lennon are on the ballot. Party officials in February endorsed Hughes; Lennon is under investigation by State Police, who have not specific the nature of the probe.
Meantime, Rosenquest is challenging Ward 3 incumbent Elizabeth Gibbs for her common council seat. In the city’s Ward 6, incumbent Jeff Moore faces a primary challenge from newcomer Amy Collin.
Clinton County Board of Elections Commissioners say 9 percent of the city’s registered Democrats voted during early voting that ended Sunday.
