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In Delaware County, there is an election for County Judge between current District Attorney John Hubbard on the Republican line & for the Democrats, Andrew Van Buren. Hubbard told WCDO News that one of the changes he would like to enact, if elected, would be better communication between the County & Local Courts:

(John Hubbard 11-7-22)

Van Buren told WCDO News that people should be aware that the judge will have to follow the rule of law, whether they approve of the law or not:

(Andrew Van Buren 11-7-22)

The winner replaces Richard Northrup, who has decided to retire after many years of service on the bench & in the District Attorney's office.

Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard has announced the start of his campaign for Delaware County Judge in the 2022 election. The position will be on the 2022 ballot following the announcement of retirement by Judge Richard Northrup. Hubbard was elected District Attorney in November 2016 and was re-elected in 2020, he previously served as Chief Assistant District Attorney under Northrup for 10 years, after first joining the office in 2000 as an Assistant D.A.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46-year-old Jeannie Bame of Hobart Tuesday on a bench warrant issued by the Delaware County Court for failure to appear for a scheduled compliance conference relating to a felony DWI conviction.  Bame was committed to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending her appearance in Delaware County Court on Wednesday.  Bame was arraigned before County Court Judge Richard D. Northrup, Jr., on Wednesday morning, via remote teleconference, and was released on recognizance.

Republican Assembly Candidate Nick Libous released a statement today regarding the "Cease & Desist" order from retiring Assemblyman Cliff Crouch.  Libous's statement said that it is outrageous that Mr. Crouch cannot be discussed during this campaign, and he said that he will stick to his Job Creation message during the campaign.  Assemblyman Crouch has endorsed former Norwich Police Chief & Decorated Marine Veteran Joe Angelino for his 122nd Assembly district seat. 2 other Republicans are also running for the seat, Vic Furman & Jim Powers, the Republican Primary is June 23rd.  1 Democratic Candidate is running for the 122nd District Assembly seat: Richard Shaw.

Delaware county District Attorney Richard Northrup announced his intentions to seek the office of Delaware county judge. Northrup’s announcement follows that announced Retirement of current judge Carl Becker, who will be retiring on July 31st. Northrup has served as Delaware county D.A. for 19 years.