LIVINGSTON COUNTY — At the conclusion of last nights Republican Party Designation meeting, Lowell Conrad informed the executive board that he is resigning effective immediately. Today, Conrad dropped the letter in the mail making his resignation official. John Pauer of Caledonia is now acting Chairman. "I'm still a Republican and this has nothing to do with the affairs at the National and State level," said Conrad. "I'm happy to help other … [Read more...]
Conrad Ending 32-Year Stretch as Livingston County Republican Chair
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County Republican Chair Lowell Conrad announced that he will not be seeking another term. Conrad has served as Chair for 32 years. His current term is up in September 2019. "The reason I got involved was very simply my concern over the increasing growth and cost of government," said Conrad during an episode of 'Sunday Cup of Coffee' at the GeneseeSun.com. "Now my story is that it's time for me to draw my … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Sunday Cup of Coffee with Guest, Lowell Conrad
SUN ROOM - Lowell Conrad stopped into our new set (still under construction) as he celebrates 60 years of business on Main Street and over 30 years as the Livingston County Republican Party Chair. Mr. Conrad, who owns the appliance store 'Conrad's' not only shares his secret to success but also talks about his future as the Republican Party Chair and a movement in his own party he's not thrilled with. If you are into small business success … [Read more...]
Republicans Drop Nancy Leven as BOE Commissioner
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Republican Committee will not reappoint Nancy Leven, Republican Commissioner for the Livingston County Board of Elections. Lowell Conrad, Chairman of the Livingston County Republican Party, said that Rebecca Schroeder was designated as Leven's replacement at the Republican's Oct. 5 meeting. Local Committees recommend their appointees to the Board of Supervisors, who give final confirmation Conrad said that … [Read more...]
Livingston County Republicans Announce November Petitions
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Republican Committee announced the petition signatures for their November candidates on Monday. According to a press release from the Livingston County Republican Committee, they filed petitions for their candidates on July 13. "Filing for the County Candidates totaled 1,198 signatures for the Offices of Livingston County District Attorney Candidate Ray Sciarrino and Coroner Candidate R.J. Kantowski … [Read more...]
Republicans Mum on 2016 District Attorney Race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – At this point the field appears to be wide open for incumbent Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey as he heads into November. Lowell Conrad, Chairman of the Livingston County Republican Committee, said that if the Republicans are going to put forward a candidate against McCaffrey, a Democrat, they will let voters know at the designating meeting on May 5. "It's too early to say if we will put up a … [Read more...]
Pauer Takes Official Republican Party Position
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Republican Party held their 2015 reorganization meeting where a new second vice chair was announced. John Pauer will take over as second vice chair replacing Richard Burke, who chose not to challenge Powers in an election. Nancy Leven will continue as first vice chair. "The Livingston County Republican Party is alive and well," said Lowell Conrad, Chairman of the Livingston County Republican Party, … [Read more...]
County Party Leaders and Incumbent Judges React to Van Allen Announcement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Both Republican and Conservative Party leaders are pleased with the Van Allen announcement that he will not be forcing a primary on either the Republican or Conservative Party lines. According to a press release from Jason McGuire, Livingston County Conservative Party Chair local party leaders and Candidates are greatly pleased with Van Allen's decision since losing the Republican and Conservative Committee endorsement … [Read more...]
Incumbent Judges Win Republican Committee Endorsement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Incumbent Judges Robert Wiggins and Dennis Cohen have won the formal endorsement by the County Republican Committee for Livingston County Court Judge for the November 2015 election. At the Committee's formal designation and endorsement meeting Thursday night, Republican Committee members nominated and took a vote between candidates Judge Robert Wiggins, Judge Dennis Cohen, and Kevin Van Allen. The final weighted vote … [Read more...]
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Next Vote is ‘Where the Rubber Meets the Road’ for Republican Committee
A political fever is about to erupt for Republicans in Livingston County, when in less than a month the party Committee is expected to endorse two candidates for the upcoming Judicial primary. Judge Robert Wiggins, Judge Dennis Cohen, and local attorney Kevin Van Allen have announced they are seeking the 10-year term, but if either Wiggins or Cohen are elected they will age out four years into their terms. The committee approaches this … [Read more...]