LIVERPOOL — Residents of the town of Salina who are enrolled in the Working Families Party will head to the polls next Tuesday, June 22, to select a candidate to run for town justice on the WFP line this fall.
Anthony C. LaValle and Elias F. Makhlouf are on the ballot. The winner of the June 22 primary will face off this fall against seven-term incumbent Town Justice Andrew Piraino, a Republican. Piraino announced in January that he would run for his eighth four-year term this fall.
LaValle, a longtime Republican, ran against Piraino in 2017. He has been nominated by the Salina Democratic Committee and the Working Families Party. He is currently the village justice for Liverpool and is also Court Attorney Referee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR) for the 5th Judicial District.
According to Elias Makhlouf’s Facebook page, he is a sales specialist for Driver’s Village. Per his LinkedIn profile, he is also a blogger and podcaster for The Challenge Sports.
Early voting for the primaries in Onondaga County began June 12, but the polls are open at the early voting locations during the following times and dates:
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and Friday, June 18
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20
Visit ongov.net/elections/early-voting.html for more information about early voting locations.
If you are voting on June 22, find your polling place here: ongov.net/elections/polling.html. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 22.
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax, email or online portal was June 15, but those who still need an absentee ballot can apply in person at the Onondaga County Board of Elections (1000 Erie Blvd. W., Syracuse) through Monday, June 21. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by June 22 to be counted, or you may drop off your ballot at early voting locations during their polling hours or at the BOE office.
The BOE reminds voters that masks are required inside each polling place regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. The BOE also asks voters to cover up or remove any attire with political messaging or candidate names before receiving a ballot. Identification is not required, but bringing your driver’s license to the polls can speed up the check-in process.
For more information, visit ongov.net/elections or call 315-435-8683.
