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Westchester County, NY November 8, 2005 Election
County District Attorney; County of Westchester Voter Information

Salary: $136,700

Candidate Statements: Candidates were asked to make a statement of 30 words or less outlining what they believe are the most significant problems facing the office of County District Attorney and how they propose to address them.

Results as of Jan 28 5:50pm, 100% of Precincts Reporting (1023/1023)
Candidates (Vote for 1)

Janet Difiore 97,449 votes 51%

  • Party: Republican, Independence, Conservative
  • Occupation: Not reported
  • Residence: Bronxville
  • Education: B.A., C.W. Post Coll., Long Island U., '77; J.D., St. John's U. Sch. of Law,'81
  • Statement: Keeping families safe from released sex-offenders requires utilization of modern tracking technology and an effective civil confinement statute; will use every available weapon to keep communities safe from these predators.
Tony Castro 90,923 votes 48%
  • Party: Democratic, Working Families
  • Occupation: Atty.
  • Residence: Rye City
  • Education: B.A., Harvard Coll., '80; J.D., Boston Coll. Law Sch.,'86
  • Statement: Restore PUBLIC TRUST! Redirect resources to reduce plea bargaining and increase investigations and sentences on pedophiles. Increase proactive outreach programs. Reduce expenditures by eliminating duplication of services and frivolous costs.
 Anthony J. Decintio, Jr. 2,843 votes 2%
  • Party: Independent (Right to Life)
  • Occupation: Atty.
  • Residence: Eastchester (Tuckahoe)
  • Education: B.A. (Biology), SUNY/Purchase,' 76; A.A.S. (Respiratory Therapy Technology), West. Community Coll.,'80; J.D., Touro Law Sch.,'86
  • Statement: All human rights derive from the right to life once begun. Mothers to be know what's in their womb. Courts don't. All govt. needs to operate based upon this premise.
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