Republicans appear unified behind a single candidate to replace retiring Rep. Sherwood Boehlert.
Seneca Falls Mayor Brad Jones withdrew from the party primary for the 24th Congressional District seat Friday and endorsed state Sen. Raymond Meier.
Meier had won the endorsement of the Cayuga County Conservative Committee Thursday night.
In news release, Meier said Jones had brought the issues of alternative energy to the forefront and had also stressed that “pending land claim and trust applications must be dealt with in a manner that protects innocent land owners and defends the rule of law.”
Jones officially withdrew
from the race during a news conference with Meier in Seneca Falls.
“I am pleased that Brad sees how my experience as a State Senator and a former county executive can help build a strong Central New York,” Meier said.
Meier said he hopes to “turn to” Jones for insight during his campaign.
Jones said he decided to exit the race based on how much it would cost to run a primary and how much damage a primary could cause the winner for the general election.
“Ray knows that I have made 'accountability' a fundamental theme of my campaign and he fully understands the importance of these issues to the voters of Central New York,” he said.
Geneva resident Robert “Ken” Camera announced in April his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the seat but has not registered with the Federal Election Commission.
On the Democratic side, Oneida County District Attorney Michael Arcuri is the lone
registered candidate left in the race.
Meier had won the endorsement of the Cayuga County Conservative Committee Thursday night.
In news release, Meier said Jones had brought the issues of alternative energy to the forefront and had also stressed that “pending land claim and trust applications must be dealt with in a manner that protects innocent land owners and defends the rule of law.”
Jones officially withdrew
from the race during a news conference with Meier in Seneca Falls.
“I am pleased that Brad sees how my experience as a State Senator and a former county executive can help build a strong Central New York,” Meier said.
Meier said he hopes to “turn to” Jones for insight during his campaign.
Jones said he decided to exit the race based on how much it would cost to run a primary and how much damage a primary could cause the winner for the general election.
“Ray knows that I have made 'accountability' a fundamental theme of my campaign and he fully understands the importance of these issues to the voters of Central New York,” he said.
Geneva resident Robert “Ken” Camera announced in April his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the seat but has not registered with the Federal Election Commission.
On the Democratic side, Oneida County District Attorney Michael Arcuri is the lone
registered candidate left in the race.
