Politics & Government

Westchester County Executive Candidates Cast Ballots, Wait for Results

The two Westchester County executive candidates Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino and his opponent both submitted their ballots this morning for the for the general election.

By Rasheed Oluwa and Michael Woyton

How much of a difference did Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino and New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson’s votes make today?

Still too early to tell. But both candidates remained upbeat about their bids for the County Executive’s seat as they voted earlier this morning.

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Astorino, a Republican, is running for his second term as County Executive, against Bramson, a Democrat who has served as New Rochelle’s mayor since 2006.

“There’s not a whole lot you can do,” said Astorino, who voted with his family at the Hawthorne Elementary School. “People have already voted or are going to vote. Most people know who they’re going to vote for at this point. I might go around to some diners at lunch time, say ‘hi’ to people, make some calls and then, just have a little dinner with my family, go the to the hotel tonight and watch the returns.”

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Astorino said he is confident his message was communicated to voters.

“We knew what we wanted to say,” Astorino said. “We are proud of our record of lowering property taxes, protecting people who need help and helping the economy.”

After he voted Tuesday morning at Barnard Elementary School in New Rochelle, Bramson said the outcome of the election will affect hundreds of thousands of lives in Westchester County.

He said when people understand the nature of the choice they will be making at the polls it was clear who was the better candidate.

Bramson said he will be out and about Tuesday, still making the campaign rounds.

"We will also be making sure we express thanks on behalf of the campaign for all the hard work people have put in," he said.

Polls close at 9 p.m. Come back for updates and check the window above for results as they come in.


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