Keeler, Koweek likely Dem nominees

The County Democrats are caucusing right now at Space 360 in Hudson. Advance word is that Mark Portin of Ghent withdrew his name from consideration for D.A. after failing to secure anticipated support from the Conservative Party, and citing a lack of time for an intense campaign. That leaves former D.A. Gene Keeler as the likely Democratic nominee, running against Paul Czajka. Meanwhile, the Dems are also expected to nominate Richard Koweek for the judge position vacated by Czajka, to run against outgoing D.A. Beth Cozzolino.