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Ritts retirement reshapes Ontario County DA race
The Ontario County district attorney race shifted sharply this week as incumbent Jim Ritts announced he’ll retire. His exit, after losing the June GOP primary to former top prosecutor Jason MacBride, leaves MacBride as the ... more
MacBride wins Ontario County DA GOP Primary by 103 votes; Ritts vows to continue campaign
Jason MacBride has officially won the Republican primary for Ontario County District Attorney, defeating incumbent Jim Ritts by 103 votes, according to the latest unofficial results released Tuesday afternoon. The final tally from the Ontario ... more
Ontario BOE update shows more ballots pending in DA race
Election officials in Ontario County released a detailed update Friday on the status of the still-unofficial results from the Republican primary for District Attorney — a race that remains too close to call. The June ... more
MacBride declares victory in Ontario County DA’s race; Ritts yet to concede, BOE urges patience
Jason MacBride declared victory in the Republican primary for Ontario County District Attorney, after unofficial results showed him ahead of incumbent Jim Ritts by 115 votes. MacBride received 2,179 votes to Ritts’ 2,064, giving him ... more
PRIMARY RESULTS: Crane, Hilkert advance in SF, while MacBride leads over Ritts
Republicans Wendy Crane and Kenneth Hilkert finished first and second in Tuesday’s five-way race for two Seneca Falls Town Council nominations, early results show. Crane led with 241 votes, followed by Hilkert with 189. Mason ... more
Competing endorsements come out from law enforcement in Ontario County DA primary
The race for Ontario County District Attorney is shaping up to be a closely watched contest as two law enforcement groups have split their endorsements between incumbent District Attorney Jim Ritts and challenger Jason MacBride ... more
Ontario County Conservatives endorse DA Jim Ritts for reelection
The Ontario County Conservative Party has officially thrown its support behind District Attorney Jim Ritts for reelection, citing his dedication to public safety and his commitment to the community. In a unanimous decision, the party ... more
Ontario County DA race: MacBride challenges incumbent Ritts
Republican prosecutor Jason MacBride has announced his candidacy for Ontario County District Attorney, challenging incumbent James Ritts in the June 24 primary. MacBride, a former First Assistant DA, promises to restore a "collaborative and respectful ... more
Ontario County DA Jim Ritts announces re-election bid for 2025
Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts has announced his campaign for re-election in 2025, seeking a third term in office. Ritts, who has served as DA for 6½ years, expressed pride in his leadership during ... more
Ontario County DA says he shares public’s frustration over repeated release of sex offender
Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts is speaking out after a serial sex offender was arrested several times in a span of a few weeks. His comments come after public frustration over the repeated release ... more