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Jeff Allen led pack in write-in votes in NY-26 special election

By Howard B. Owens

There were 44 write-in votes cast in the May 24 special election for the NY-26 congressional seat and Jeff Allen, who mounted a local write-in campaign through The Batavian, social media and a limited marketing budget, got 15 votes.

That made him the top vote-getter among all write-in "candidates."

David Bellavia, who specifically dropped out of the race and endorsed Jack Davis on the Tea Party line, received nine votes.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley received four votes as did former rep, Shirtless Chris Lee, who resigned after it was revealed he was apparently trolling Craigslist for dates.

Notable single vote "candidates:" Reader JoAnne Rock, reader Peter O'Brien, local businessman and Oakfield School District Board Member Marc Johnson and Elba resident and nationally known author Bill Kauffman.

Jeff Allen

Gabor, I did write my self in. I also received 6 votes in Orleans County and 1 in Wyoming County. I have to wait until later this week for my Erie and Niagara county totals where I had people say they wrote me in. Livingston and Monroe were zeroes. I will update when I get the final total. At least I'll always be able to say I finished 5th out of 4 in a Congressional race. Thank you to my loyal supporters.

Jun 6, 2011, 2:39pm Permalink
Gabor Deutsch

Jeff, I would say that you accomplished your initial goal of write in support to make a statement. You have at least 14 people that believe in you so where are you going to take this from here ? I think you owe it to at least 14 people ?

Jun 6, 2011, 4:26pm Permalink
Phil Ricci

Notable single vote "candidates:" Reader JoAnne Rock, reader Peter O'Brien, local businessman and Oakfield School District Board Member Marc Johnson and Elba resident and nationally known author Bill Kauffman.

Peter only got one vote? Dud, you couldn't get Chealsie to vote for you? :-)

Jun 7, 2011, 12:02pm Permalink

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