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Ted Morton
Ted Morton is the former Republican District 8 representative on the Erie County Legislature in New York. Morton lost a re-election campaign in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Elections
2017
Erie County in New York held a general election for county officials on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on September 12, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates in this election was July 13, 2017. All 11 county legislators were up for election, as well as the county clerk, sheriff, and comptroller.[1]
John Bruso (Democratic/Women's Equality/Working Families) defeated incumbent Ted Morton (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform) in the Erie County Legislature, District 8 general election.[2]
Erie County Legislature, District 8 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic/Women's Equality/Working Families | ![]() |
51.16% | 10,560 | |
Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform | Ted Morton Incumbent | 48.84% | 10,083 | |
Total Votes | 20,643 | |||
Source: Erie County, NY, Board of Elections, "Erie County Races, Official Tally of Election Results," accessed December 18, 2017 |
Morton ran unopposed in the Republican and Reform primaries.
Incumbent Ted Morton defeated Susan Marrano in the Erie County Legislature, District 8 Conservative primary election.[3]
Erie County Legislature, District 8 Conservative Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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65.55% | 234 |
Susan Marrano | 8.96% | 32 |
Write-in votes | 25.49% | 91 |
Total Votes | 357 | |
Source: Erie County Board of Elections, "Official Tally of Election Results," September 12, 2017 |
Incumbent Ted Morton defeated Julie Bish in the Erie County Legislature, District 8 Independence primary election.[4]
Erie County Legislature, District 8 Independence Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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43.90% | 126 |
Julie Bish | 17.77% | 51 |
Write-in votes | 38.33% | 110 |
Total Votes | 287 | |
Source: Erie County Board of Elections, "Official Tally of Election Results," September 12, 2017 |
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See also
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