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Donahue Unseated in Buchanan

Defeated: Al DonahueThere was a big upset in the village of Buchanan where residents elected Democratic trustee, Sean Murray over incumbent Al Donahue by a nearly 2-1 margin. The final tally was 410-214. The mayor's job pays $6,500 a year and the position is for a two year term.  Democratic trustee candidates were also victorious in village elections in Buchanan.

In Croton-on-Hudson, former Mayor Greg Schmidt made a return to politics. The Republican managed to win a trustee seat on the village board.

Other races in Westchester including Briarcliff Manor, Larchmont, Irvington, Hastings-on-Hudson, Pleasantville, Tarrytown, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow and Pelham Manor were uncontested.