Wendell Hughes

Democrat Wendell Hughes kicked off his mayoral campaign in February. Eleven months later he was sworn in as Plattsburgh’s 30th mayor at noon today.

Plattsburgh, New York voters have elected Wendell Hughes as the next mayor, rejecting a comeback bid by a former mayor.

Democrat Wendell Hughes will be the next mayor of Plattsburgh, New York.

Outgoing Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest’s call for an investigation into what he calls “an undercurrent of manipulation and deceit” over police department affairs has set off a political firestorm in the Lake City just days before the election to replace him.

The candidates running for Plattsburgh, New York mayor debated on Mountain Lake PBS Tuesday.

Voters in Plattsburgh’s Democratic primary have chosen a veteran county legislator to run for mayor in the general election.

City of Plattsburgh Democrats are going to the polls today to send a candidate on to November’s general election.

Early voting ends Sunday across New York in advance of Tuesday’s primary elections. In Clinton County all the contested contests are in the city of Plattsburgh.

Early voting begins June 15th in New York local primaries. In Plattsburgh, the Democratic candidates for the open mayoral seat are stumping for votes as normal, despite one being investigated by police for unspecified reasons.

Iris Cain is the latest candidate to enter the race to lead the city of Plattsburgh.