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| Two Candidates on the Ballot in Race for Lowville Mayor February 13, 2019 07:45 p.m. By: Nick Altmire |
March 19, when voters will choose a new mayor and elect two trustees to the village board. In January, linkinglewiscounty.com first reported that current mayor Donna Smith would not be seeking re-election to a third term. At that time, we informed residents about the process involved for anyone interested in running for the position, or that of village trustee. Village elections are non-partisan, with all candidates running independent from any party affiliation. To be placed on the ballot, potential candidates needed to collect a minimum of 75 signatures from registered voters in the village (of any party), and file their petitions with the Lewis County Board of Elections by the close of business today. With the filing deadline passed, we can report that two candidates will appear on the ballot in the race for village mayor, while two others filed petitions for the two trustee seats. Joseph Beagle, current trustee and deputy mayor in the village, and Eric J. Virkler, executive director of the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency and director of Lewis County's economic development department, will both appear on the March ballot as candidates for mayor. Current trustee Edward M. Murphy will seek re-election to his seat on the board, with Mike Leviker, a deputy at the Lewis County Sheriff's Office,the only other candidate to submit a petition for a board seat. Voters also have the option of writing in a candidate for mayor and/or trustee(s) as well. The election will take place on March 19th, with polls open from noon to 9 PM. Terms for the newly elected officials will start April 1. All three positions are four-year terms. We'll have much more on the candidates in the coming days, as we offer each candidate an opportunity to present their case to the voters. |
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