Logsdon wins Steuben County Legislative seat representing Cohocton and Wayland

Republican Shannon Logsdon defeated incumbent Democrat John Malter in Tuesday night's general election race for a Steuben County Legislature seat representing Cohocton and Wayland.

Logsdon received 776 votes to Malter’s 366 votes, according to the Steuben County Board of Election unofficial results.

“I appreciate the support of the community for the outstanding numbers who participated in voting last night,” said Logsdon, a lifetime resident of Wayland and Cohocton. “I look forward to working with the other members of the Legislature to make the best decisions for Steuben County. My goal is to work more closely with town governments and the citizens to address the needs and concerns to the best of my ability.”

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Logsdon worked as a correction officer for the Steuben County Sheriff's Office for four years and is the owner of two local businesses, Shannon’s Family Barber and Ole Thyme Farm LLC.

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Malter, who served on the Steuben County Legislature for 12 years in the 1980s and 1990s and served for 10 years as the Town of Wayland Supervisor, was reelected to the seat eight years ago.

Logsdon said she feels her experience being a small local business owner, involved with agriculture, law enforcement and raising young children helped create many resources she will offer to the community.

This article originally appeared on The Leader: 2023 Steuben County Election: Who won Cohocton, Wayland seat