Democratic incumbent Town Justice Brian Herman failed to make up the 125-vote deficit separating him from Republican challenger Glenn Schermerhorn, falling short by gaining 40 votes from absentee voters.
Absentee counting began around 4 pm Monday for Claverack, where Kippy Weigelt ( REP) holds a substantial lead over incumbent Robin Andrews (DEM). Counts for the much tighter Taghkanic and Chatham races are scheduled for Tuesday morning, starting with Taghkanic.
Absentee counting began around 4 pm Monday for Claverack, where Kippy Weigelt ( REP) holds a substantial lead over incumbent Robin Andrews (DEM). Counts for the much tighter Taghkanic and Chatham races are scheduled for Tuesday morning, starting with Taghkanic.
