On November 4, voters in Cato, New York, faced a unique election scenario. The ballot featured only one candidate for all five town positions, and all listed candidates were Republican nominees.

However, in a late turn of events, many residents decided to file as write-in candidates. These write-in challengers ultimately won the elections for several key positions, including Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, two Town Council seats, and Highway Superintendent.

Cato is located in Cayuga County, and this unexpected shift highlights the community’s engagement and desire for new representation.
https://ballot-access.org/2025/11/08/write-in-candidates-defeat-republican-nominees-in-all-five-elected-positions-in-cato-new-york/