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WPCNR BACKROOM BULLETIN. From RoseMarie Panio, Chair Westchester Republican Committee. (Edited) June 5, 2004: At the Westchester Republican Committee Convention last week, the Republican Party nominated its slate of contenders for the County Legislative, Judgeships, and State Offices. Michael Gianatasio, a successful businessman from
Chairwoman RoseMarie Panio, who was officially confirmed at the GOP gathering, called the November ticket a “diverse slate that is in line with the convictions of the Republican Party.”
Candidates were nominated for Judicial Delegate, Congress, New York State Senate and Assembly, as well as County Court.
Prominent Republican incumbents, such as Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Senators Nick Spano and Vincent Leibell, along with Assemblymen Mike Spano and Will Stephens received the nomination for re-election to their respective posts.
Panio called the Republican Delegation “an impressive team of public servants.” She continued, “Here in
In a unique turn of events, the Westchester Republicans embraced two Democratic Assemblymen for positions on the GOP line.
Assemblyman Stephen Kauffman of
Panio called Kaufman “a seamless fit with the philosophies of the Republican Party.” She pointed to Assemblyman Kauffman’s ten-year tenure in the State Assembly, and called him “a superior candidate to represent lower
Additionally, incumbent Assemblyman Ron Tocci of
Both Democrats have long been recognized as conservative-leaning public officials. Panio said Kauffman and Tocci have demonstrated that they are in-line with the policies and beliefs of the Republican Party, and that GOP voters will easily identify with them.
In addition to touting their Republican incumbents, the GOP also focused its attention towards electing challengers to represent
Mounting a formidable campaign in the 18th Congressional District is Richard Hoffman of
Rounding out the Republican 2004 ticket will be Irene Ratner of
Chairwoman Panio said she is confident that Republicans will have a banner year. “We have an impressive slate of candidates,” said Panio. “Our Republican ticket maintains extensive experience, dedication and enthusiasm across the Board. We, as Republicans, are focusing on the real issues that affect the residents of
2004 Republican Slate
Richard Hoffman | |
Congresswoman Sue Kelly | |
State Senate – 34th District | Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman |
State Senate – 35th District | Senator Nick Spano |
State Senate – 37th District | Michael Gianatasio |
State Senate – 40th District | Senator Vincent Leibell |
State Assembly – 89th District | Robert Castelli |
State Assembly – 91st District | Assemblyman Ron Tocci |
State Assembly – 93rd District | Assemblyman Mike Spano |
State Assembly – 99th District | Assemblyman Willis Stephens |
Irene Ratner | |
William Gerstenzang |