Odell Gains Conservative Line In November Election

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell handily prevailed in an opportunity-to-ballot Conservative Primary in Putnam County Thursday.

The unofficial results had Odell collecting 292 votes. There were 71 write-in votes.

With all the districts reported, Odell released the following statement:

"I am gratified by the strong support of Conservative voters in today's Primary Election. The results are a product of the work my administration has done over the past seven years to run a fiscally conservative government, grow our economy, protect our seniors and honor our veterans. But there is still more work to be done, and I'm looking forward to campaigning over the next 53 days to earn the support of voters all across Putnam County in November."

There was a grassroots campaign to write-in Odell's Democratic challenger in the Conservative primary, which she easily brushed aside.

SEE:

• Letter: Write-in Vote For Fleming In Putnam Conservative Primary
  
• Op-Ed: Setting The Record Straight

PHOTO: Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell and members of the county's Conservative Party/ courtesy Odell campaign