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The Wayne County Democratic Committee is backing a candidate for sheriff who is not a registered Democrat, although committee members say he backs many of their goals and ideals for the office.
The committee voted last Saturday to designate Steve MacNeal, who serves as administrative sergeant at the Macedon Police Department, as its candidate for Wayne County sheriff.
The office is held by Sheriff Barry Virts, although he has told the Times of Wayne County publication that he is not seeking reelection.
MacNeal is a former Wayne County sheriff’s deputy who transferred to the Irondequoit Police Department before returning to Wayne County.
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Democrats in Wayne County have endorsed the candidate they would like to see succeed longtime Sheriff Barry Virts.
Steve MacNeal received the party’s support. He’s a sergeant in the Macedon Police Department.
“We are pleased to designate Steve MacNeal as our candidate for county sheriff due to his commitment to serving all county residents, regardless of background,” county Democratic Chairman Mark Alquist said in a news release. “We are enthusiastic about supporting Steve’s robust campaign.”
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Local Democrats spoke out on Tuesday, condemning the events that unfolded last week in Washington D.C.
The Democratic Committees of Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne counties are calling for members of the state’s Congressional delegation who supported President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud to resign.
The coalition of party leaders said in a release that the false claims about election fraud, which were repeated by members of the Republican Party, ultimately led to the insurrection last week.
“By standing by the President and false claims of widespread fraud, Representatives Lee Zeldin, Nicole Malliotakis, Elise Stefanik, and Chris Jacobs are complicit in these crimes against our country. They supported the coup attempt to reject electors, and they have violated their oath of office,” they said in a joint-statement.