Politics & Government
Three Incumbents, One Newcomer Earn Verona Council Nominations
See who won the Democratic nomination, and how a write-in vote could impact the Republican nomination.
At least three Verona Council incumbents will fight for their spot this fall.
During Tuesday's primary election, incumbents Tony Futules, Rhoda Gemellas Worf and Pat McCarthy earned the Democratic nomination with 173, 172 and 153 votes, respectively. Newcomer Janet LoAlbo also earned the party's nomination with 164 votes.
Incumbent Peggy Suchevich came short with 129 votes. Newcomers Leo Bickert, Sylvia Kresevich Provenza and Robert Brayer also were on the ballot.
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Newcomer Merle Balkovek ran unopposed on the Republican ticket. However, he received 17 votes and there were 145 write-in votes, meaning someone else could appear on the general election ballot.
Four council seats are up for grabs.
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