{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Radio Chatskill","title":"Unofficial Results and Takeaways from Primary Election","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":846,"description":"Editorial Note: The results discussed in this article are unofficial as of June 25, 2025.Polls have closed and ballots have been counted in New York’s June 24 primary. From hotly contested races in Sullivan County to historic shifts in Woodstock, voters across the Hudson Valley made their voices heard. Radio Catskill’s Tim Bruno spoke with Jesse King, Hudson Valley Bureau Chief for WAMC and host of 51%, to break down the results and explore what they might signal for the November general election.SULLIVAN COUNTY — Republican Primary for SheriffOne of the most bitter races in the region took place in Sullivan County, where incumbent Sheriff Michael Schiff held onto his party line, earning 59% of the vote over challenger Tim Dymond (41%).“This was probably the loudest race in Sullivan County last night,” said Jesse King. “Dymond basically ran a smear campaign that echoed allegations the FBI is investigating the Sheriff’s Office for corruption and misconduct. Schiff has denied all of that.”The race also featured personal accusations and lurid claims, including an alleged love triangle involving staff at the jail. Despite the drama, voters appear to have stuck with Schiff, who has been in office for about 20 years. With no Democrat running, this primary likely decided the next term.WOODSTOCK — Democratic Primary for Town SupervisorIn Ulster County’s Woodstock, Councilmember Anula Courtis came out ahead in a three-way race with 61% of the vote, defeating journalist David Wallis (27%) and environmental advocate Erin Moran (12%), who had the backing of outgoing Supervisor Bill McKenna.“This was a race with some local drama,” King said. “McKenna challenged Wallis’s petition signatures, saying they included non-residents. The Board of Elections let him stay on the ballot by just two or three signatures.”But the central issue in Woodstock wasn’t paperwork—it was the long-standing illegal Shady dump, which despite lawsuits and court orders, has yet to be cleaned up....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7XXsnSXT_u4mZLCn3chUorwDmUD_kWiB272D6emB18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Uy/OGY5MWUwZThkYTEw/NDVkZGM2ZGZkZDIw/ZjliOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}