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Oliverio was told in early June he had the Independence Party endorsement for town supervisor, according to a press release. When he found out the party also gave his opponent their certificate of authorization (which is necessary to run as a candidate for the Independence Party), Oliverio said he realized something was not right, according to a press release.
“This complete turn of events has really baffled me," Oliverio said in a press release. "As strange as it seems, both my opponent and myself were told that we both had the Independence Party endorsement. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I have always run on my record and have always been able to secure solid and focused support from those parties that have supported me. This whole scenario makes for a very awkward and untenable situation. Therefore I will put my full faith and belief in my election for town supervisor to the people of Putnam Valley and not this particular political party. I am very confident and content to run on the Democratic and hopefully the Conservative line this November."
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