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Election Controversy: Delgado's Candidacy Sparks Reform Calls

11/12/2025

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Maria Delgado, an 83-year-old candidate for Huntington Town supervisor, received more than 1,100 votes.
Republican Ed Smyth won the race by just over 600 votes against Democrat Cooper Macco.
Democrats allege Republicans placed Delgado on the Working Families ballot to confuse voters.
Republican officials deny the claim, saying Delgado's candidacy was legitimate and registered.
The dispute has spurred calls for election reform amid Huntington party-raiding concerns.

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Maria Delgado, an 83-year-old candidate for Huntington Town supervisor, received more than 1,100 votes.
Republican Ed Smyth won the race by just over 600 votes against Democrat Cooper Macco.
Democrats allege Republicans placed Delgado on the Working Families ballot to confuse voters.
Republican officials deny the claim, saying Delgado's candidacy was legitimate and registered.
The dispute has spurred calls for election reform amid Huntington party-raiding concerns.