The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan

Peru voters will have the opportunity to fill several local elective offices on Tuesday, November 4.

The Peru Republicans have nominated Craig Randall as their candidate for a three-year term as town supervisor. The Peru Democrats do not have a nominee for this position. Randall has been serving as the interim supervisor since August 13, 2024, succeeding Brandy McDonald, who resigned after moving to Plattsburgh.

There are two open positions for three-year terms on the Peru Town Board. The Republicans have nominated incumbent board member Melvin Irwin and Dwane Bast, while the Democrats have nominated Nick Weaver.

For the four-year town justice position, the Republicans have not nominated a candidate. The Democrats have nominated Sarah Mitchell who also appears on the “We Are Peru” ballot line. Incumbent Democrat James Kirby announced several months ago his intention not to seek reelection. Now that he is feeling better, Kirby has launched a write-in campaign.

In the race for town clerk/tax collector, the Republicans chose Christine Crawford as their candidate instead of incumbent Republican Dianne Miller, who is seeking reelection under the Democratic Party line this year. 

Incumbent Michael Farrell is the Republican candidate for Superintendent of Highways, while Chip Blair represents the Democratic Party in that race.

The Peru Gazette is sending a questionnaire to each candidate, with responses due by October 8. We will post the replies after October 8.