MILLERTON — On Tuesday, June 17, 58 registered voters in the Village of Millerton turned out to the polls — with one additional absentee ballot — to select a mayor and two trustees. The turnout marked a sharp contrast to the 2023 elections, which saw record participation and several close races.
On the ballot were incumbent Mayor Jenn Najdek, an independent; incumbent Trustee David Sherman, a Republican seeking re-election; and Katie Cariello, running for her first term to fill the seat of outgoing Trustee Lisa Hermann (Erdner). All three ran unopposed.
Unofficial results were reported by Village Clerk Lisa Cope at 9:30 p.m., after two election inspectors — one registered Democrat and one registered Republican — counted the votes.
Despite uncontested races, the election revealed a few noteworthy results. Trustee David Sherman led all candidates with 52 votes, including 13 on the Republican line and 39 on the Democratic.
Incumbent Mayor Jenn Najdek was re-elected with 47 votes — 41 on the Democratic line and six on the Republican. There were also four write-in votes for mayor.
Newcomer Katie Cariello received 39 total votes, including 34 on the Democratic line and five on the Republican — the lowest total of the three candidates.
There were three write-ins on the trustee line.
An official certification of the election is expected to be issued Wednesday, June 18.
