Corning election results: Tobia wins county legislature race, Mullen elected supervisor

It was a busy election day for Corning area voters.

Tuesday's ballot featured races for mayor and city council in the City of Corning, along with a contested race to represent Corning on the Steuben County Legislature. The Town of Corning also featured a contested race for the town supervisor's position.

Here's how the votes were decided, and reaction from the candidates.

More: Election results from Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga counties

Tobia wins Steuben County Legislature seat

Democrat Joe Tobia defeated Republican Alison Hunt in Tuesday’s election for a seat on the Steuben County Legislature.

Tobia, a retired longtime Corning-Painted Post School District principal and coach, will fill a District II seat on the Steuben County Legislature representing the City of Corning.

More: Two candidates seeking Corning's Steuben County Legislative seat. What to know

The seat is currently held by Democratic Legislator Steven Maio, who did not run for reelection.

Tobia received 1,243 votes to Hunt's 557 in unofficial results from the Board of Elections. Tobia said he is running for the seat to give back to the community.

"We ran a really go campaign," Tobia said moments after winning the election. "I am thankful for a lot of people that helped me out along the way. I had a great campaign committee and a great campaign manager. It's not a victory for me, it's a victory for us."

Hunt, who is currently deputy mayor of the City of Corning, won an unopposed race Tuesday to keep her seat on the Corning City Council.

Mullen wins Corning Town Supervisor seat

Corning Town Councilwoman Jennifer Mullen defeated former Corning Town Supervisor Kim Feehan in Tuesday's general election.

Mullen, who has served six years on the town board, received 618 votes to Feehan's 293, according to unofficial results.

"It is amazing to know that so many people came out and supported me," Mullen said. "Everyone coming together as a community to move forward and do good things; this is everything we could ask for."

Feehan, who was the town supervisor for years, stepped down from the post earlier this year and later decided to once again run for the seat.

Republicans Randy Brenning and Stuart Sammis were the top vote getters in the Corning town council race. Republican Glenford Rose Jr. defeated Mark Burger (For The Town) in the highway superintendent's race.

Hyde is leading a tight race for Corning City Council 4th Ward seat

Incumbent Democratic Fourth Ward Corning City Councilman Marshall Hyde is leading Republican candidate Lisa Illig Hohman, 146-132, after Tuesday’s general election results were counted, according to unofficial results.

The Steuben County Board of Elections reportedly has 25 absentee ballots that must be counted before the winner of the race is determined.

Hyde, who initially ran for the position in 2018, said the decision to run for reelection was based on a desire to serve, and to lend his experience to make Corning a more accommodating and fulfilling community for residents and visitors.

Before the election, Hohman, who was born and raised in Corning, said she always wanted to give back to the community that has given so much to her.

More: Hyde, Hohman face off for Corning City Council's Fourth Ward seat: What to know

In addition to Hunt's win, Kate Patterson (D, 2nd Ward) and Betty Coccho (D, 6th Ward) also won uncontested races on the City Council.

Boland wins final two-year term as Corning City Mayor

Incumbent Corning City Mayor Bill Boland easily won an unopposed two-year term in Tuesday’s general election.

Boland, who has served the last six years as Corning City Mayor, self-defined the upcoming two-year term as his last term in office.

Key goals for the upcoming term, Boland said, include updating the city’s comprehensive plan and approving a new recommended City Public Art Committee strategy.

“The comprehensive plan hasn’t been updated in 20 years,” Boland said. “It is a public service opportunity to take a look at our community and all of its resources and challenges and really map out where our community is going in the next five to 15 years.”

For full results from Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties, visit www.the-leader.com/elections/results/local

This article originally appeared on The Leader: Corning area voters decide key races in Tuesday election: Results