POUGHKEEPSIE – Voters in the blocked an attempt by a former school board and city council member who was seeking a seat on the school board. Five candidates, including Debra Long, were vying for three seats on the board.
Unofficial results:
Incumbent Jamar Cummings was the top vote-getter with 509 ballots for a three-year term.
Stacey MacDonald wins her first public office with 476 votes for a three-year term.
Richard Distel won his bid for a one-year seat to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Kelleyann Royce-Giron.
Debra Long received 231 votes in her bid to return to the board.
Gregory “Tron” Melton garnered 132 votes in his attempt to win a seat on the board.
Nine write-in ballots were received.
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