OBSERVER Photo by Jo Ward

Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello won the Republican Party Primary for the state Senate’s 57th District in convincing fashion Tuesday.

Borrello, who is also the endorsed Republican, Conservative and Independence Party candidate, will be on the ballot in November’s general election to succeed the recently retired Sen. Catharine Young. Borrello thanked his supporters, and all Republican voters, for their turnout in the primary and pledges to work on everyone’s behalf to fight for the tax relief and smart economic policies our region deserve.

“I’d like to thank all my supporters for turning out and voting for me in the primary for State Senate,” Borrello said. “Because of you, I will be on the ballot in November and I’m so grateful for all your efforts on my behalf.

Borrello won every county in the primary except Allegany, where his opponent Curtis Crandall serves as Legislature chairman. Overall, the current Chautauqua County executive tallied 7,453 votes to Crandall’s 4,247 votes.

Most impressive was Borrello’s showing in his home county. Here, he garnered 4,502 of the 4,902 votes — or nearly 92 percent.

“I’d also like to take a moment to acknowledge everyone who voted in this primary, even if it wasn’t for me. Your showing up to take part in this election is a sign of just how strong and passionate the Republican Party is right now,” he said. “It’s time now to unite the Republican Party in the region and join together with everyone in the 57th Senate District who recognizes that we must stand up for our shared values and beliefs to push back against the radical agenda in Albany.”