elections

Voters in the town of Corning will choose candidates for several positions this November after some recent resignations in the town’s government.

Incumbent Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss lost the June primary election to fellow Republican Mark Margeson but will remain on the ballot in November as a Conservative Party candidate.

The primary election is tomorrow.

Two Democratic candidates looking to challenge Republican Nick Langworthy in the midterms for the 23rd Congressional District seat will begin collecting signatures Feb. 24 for ballot positions in the June primaries.

The newly elected council members in the town of Corning hosted an informal town hall meeting to get to know the concerns and expectations of their constituents.

Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York and 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania.

Residents will vote in a number of races in Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties, though most seats are unchallenged.

The board has two seats up for grabs on Tuesday. Four candidates are running.

Candidates interested in local offices in Steuben County are out canvassing for signatures to get on the ballot.

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