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Republicans Dominate Saratoga County Elections; Key Races Won

11/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

Saratoga County officials released unofficial results on November 4, 2025, showing Mayor John Safford (R) defeating Michele Madigan (D) 4,318 to 4,031.
Republican Jess Troisi defeated Democrat Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts.
Democrat BK Keramati won Commissioner of Public Works against Republican Chuck Marshall.
JoAnne Kiernan, a Republican, beat Democrat Shafer Gaston for Commissioner of Finance.
Jeff Brown won Sheriff position and Brett Eby won District Attorney race.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 Saratoga County elections echo the 1994 Republican Revolution, when the Republican Party gained control of Congress, winning 54 seats. Recent victories by Mayor John Safford and other Republicans indicate a resurgence of conservative governance in the region, reflecting a broader trend of rural areas in Upstate New York shifting politically, particularly since Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

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Story summary

Saratoga County officials released unofficial results on November 4, 2025, showing Mayor John Safford (R) defeating Michele Madigan (D) 4,318 to 4,031.
Republican Jess Troisi defeated Democrat Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts.
Democrat BK Keramati won Commissioner of Public Works against Republican Chuck Marshall.
JoAnne Kiernan, a Republican, beat Democrat Shafer Gaston for Commissioner of Finance.
Jeff Brown won Sheriff position and Brett Eby won District Attorney race.

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