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Published November 07, 2007 12:46 am - County leaders chosen for Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.

Four incumbent supervisors ousted in Essex County


By LOHR McKINSTRY
Staff Writers

and KIM SMITH DEDAM

ELIZABETHTOWN -- Six incumbent town supervisors faced challenges in Essex County elections, and only two survived.

The biggest upset was in North Elba, where independent Robert "Roby" Politi defeated incumbent Republican Supervisor Shirley Seney, 1,273 to 807, ending her 12-year stretch as supervisor from the county's largest town.

Seney said she had no regrets.

"I've served the community well for a good 12 years, and I enjoyed every minute of it," she said shortly after results came in. "I'm on to bigger and better things."

Politi praised Seney's tenure and tenacity in office and looked forward to the future.

"She really has done a wonderful job. I admire her longevity in this position. I'm excited. I'm very humbled by the victory. I can't wait to represent the people of this community. I'm thrilled."

In Willsboro, incumbent Robert Ashline, a Republican running as an independent because of a primary loss, was beat by Republican challenger Lori Torrance, 452 to 212.

"I'm very excited and enthusiastic about my future here," Torrance said. "I'm kind of speechless at the moment, but it was a very good, very positive campaign. We're very happy."

Ashline said he would help in a smooth transition.

"We'll certainly support her in the transition. We did the best we could; it is what it is."

In Wilmington, the race for supervisor ended in a big upset, with independent Randy Preston defeating incumbent Democrat Jeanne Ashworth, 319 to 183.

Ashworth didn't want to comment Election Day and offered only one word: "Congratulations."

Preston took the sound victory as a mandate.

"I want to thank all my supporters. It is a fairly clear mandate, and I'm anxious to bring the town back together."

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