County Democrats seek candidates

County Democrats seek candidates


First published in print: Saturday, May 9, 2009

TROY — The Rensselaer County Democratic Committee is seeking candidates for county office.


County Chairman Thomas W. Wade said the committee will interview candidates this month for county executive, county clerk and for county legislators.

County Court Judge Andrew Ceresia is the party's candidate for Family Court judge. Attorney Richard Hanft is the party candidate for Family Court judge.

The Republicans control the county Legislature. County Executive Kathleen Jimino and County Clerk Frank Merola are the Republican incumbents seeking re-election.

Anyone interested in running as a Democratic candidate for office should contact Wade at Rensselaer County Democratic Committee, P.O. Box 846, Troy, N.Y. 12181.

— Kenneth C. Crowe II