Andrae Evans out of primary election after failing to get enough signatures
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. – The Monroe County Board of Elections has denied Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans’ petition to appear on the primary ballot. Evans needed 500 signatures, but not all were deemed valid.
Evans was first censured in February after a 34-page report accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation against his accuser. The investigation revealed that an employee felt uncomfortable with Evans’ words and actions, leading to her resignation.
Evans also failed to secure the Democratic Party’s endorsement for the upcoming election. The Irondequoit Democratic Committee favored Councilman John Perticone, who received 36 votes compared to Evans’ 11.
Regardless of party backing, candidates must file a petition and gather signatures. Evans’ petition was challenged.
Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner Jackie Ortiz explained the petition process. “It’s a very complex process overall because there are a number of things that potentially could invalidate a page,” Ortiz said. She added that many signatures were invalid because the signers were not enrolled Democrats, which is required for the party petition.
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