Russo Campaign for Rule of Law Victorious!

Patterson, NY – Last week, Laura Russo, candidate for Putnam County Legislator in District 4, received confirmation that her petitions to run on the “Rule of Law” Party line have held up to an improperly filed challenge by her opponent, the government lawyer Jennifer Bumgarner.

Russo stated: "My opponent, a big government lawyer who works for Democrat Westchester County Executive George Latimer, failed to follow the basic process laid out by election law in filling specific challenges to our petitions. I find it disturbing that someone who brags about her many years of government experience can’t follow a simple legal process; which by the way is also conveniently laid out on the County Board of Elections website.”

In denying Bumgarner’s objections, both Board of Elections Commissioners wrote: “Upon completion of the review of said specific objections by the Commissioners of Elections, it was determined that the requirement of overnight mail service was not met. Proof of service was not filed with the Board of Elections. The Commissioners cited New York State Election Law §6-154.3b as the statute requiring this. As such, said specific objections are denied.”

Last month, Russo announced she had filed petitions to create and run on a “Rule of Law” Party line for the general election in November. With overwhelming community support, Russo has filed over 300 signatures from supportive neighbors in the Town of Patterson, reinforcing her commitment to one of her campaign’s core messages of upholding the rule of law with a firm stance against becoming a sanctuary municipality for illegal migrants.

Russo continued: “Regardless of what happens in this June 25th Republican Primary, I will be running on the Conservative Line as well as the Rule of Law line this November, but I still need support from like-minded Republicans in this primary election. Our community's strong belief in respecting the rule of law is a key part of my campaign. Together, we will work to preserve the safety and prosperity of Putnam County."

For more information about Laura Russo’s campaign, her positions, her endorsements, please visit her campaign website at www.RussoForPutnam.com.

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