Five Democratic candidates are competing in two contested races in Tompkins County’s June 24 primary, according to Tompkins Weekly. District 3 features Iris Packman and Pierre Saint-Perez, while Kyle Emily Erickson, Matt Sullivan, and Irene Weiser are vying for the District 13 seat.
Packman and Saint-Perez both cite Ithaca’s cost of living as a key issue, offering different paths to address affordability and equity. In District 13, candidates bring experience ranging from education and emergency response to environmental policy, with childcare and climate resilience emerging as top concerns.
All five contenders highlight their community roots, with each pledging collaborative leadership and a commitment to progressive priorities.
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