Primary elections in New York are June 22, and there are a number of contested primaries to watch in the Rochester area.
The marquee matchup is for mayor of Rochester, where two-term incumbent Lovely Warren faces a significant challenge from City Council member Malik Evans.
Also on the primary ballot, or else the general election ballot for November: five seats on City Council and three on the city Board of Education; all Monroe County Legislature positions; and the Monroe County sheriff.
Rochester mayor
Evans is a first-term City Councilman and former city school board president.
In the heavily Democratic city, whoever wins the primary is almost certain to win election come November 2nd. The term is four years.
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Women, People of Color Usher New Political Era in San Diego
By Marielena Castellanos
It’s a new day for women and people of color in San Diego politics, as newcomers step into elected positions throughout the County.
Jill Galvez, who has lived in Northwest Chula Vista for more than 26 years was recently elected to the Chula Vista City Council to represent Council District 2, which has some of the City’s oldest neighborhoods including the historic downtown Chula Vista and the Bayfront.
Galvez commented on why she decided to run for office, “Chula Vista is the best place on earth to live, raise a family and retire. I am determined to work hard for our community to make good things happen and make our neighborhoods proud.”