Story out of Monroe County, New York:
The late William Nojay prevailed in a Republican primary in the 133rd Assembly district, outpolling challenger Rick Milne despite having died by suicide Friday morning.
Milne won Monroe County by a few dozen votes, but Nojay more than made up the difference in more conservative Livingston County, where a majority of the voters live.
The Republican Party chairmen in Monroe, Livingston and Steuben counties now have 10 days to nominate a replacement for the November ballot to run against Democrat Barbara Baer. The situation is the same for the Conservative, Independence and Reform parties, all of which had also nominated Nojay.
Nojay was first elected to the Assembly in 2012. His advocacy for small businesses and gun owners played well in the mostly rural 133rd Assembly district, and also on his daily radio show.
He faced mounting legal troubles, however, including some that have come to light only since his death. There were charges of fraud in Cambodia related to a $1 million investment in a proposed rice exporting operation gone bust.
Separately, Nojay had been scheduled to appear in federal court Friday on fraud charges related to a $1.8 million trust fund he managed for a longtime client and friend, according to sources familiar with the case. Cont.
Story from - Democrat & Chronicle
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