Oliver: Benton Gets Oliver Vote – All Otsego

I am happy to be endorsing MacGuire Benton in his run for Otsego County clerk. His relentless campaign efforts have shown his dedication to the residents of Otsego County, and to my constituents in the City of Oneonta.

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September 14, 2023

County Clerk Candidates Answer Questions As Race Heats Up

On Saturday, October 14, Otsego County clerk candidates Jennifer Basile (REP, CON) and MacGuire Benton (DEM, CSE) sat down with Iron String Press General Manager/Senior Editor Darla M. Youngs to discuss their thoughts about the position, campaigning, and politics, address their critics, and answer some tough questions.…

October 18, 2023

Satellite DMV Space: Progress or Just a Ploy?

Early voting began Saturday, October 28 and Election Day itself is just five days away from this paper’s publication date. Benton and his supporters are crying foul after Basile’s announcement, contending this is just a last-minute campaign ploy—that she has not gone through the proper channels to make such a claim, nor have costs associated with the satellite office been included in the county’s 2024 budget.…

November 2, 2023

Benton: ‘I Want To Work for You’

The race for Otsego County Clerk is coming to a close. The general election is this Tuesday, November 7th. It’s the honor and privilege of my life to be on your ballot and to have the opportunity to serve as our next county clerk. I’ve spent my life here in Otsego County. I’m a product of our communities and a proud graduate of our public schools.…