In the Orange County District Attorney's race, incumbent David Hoovler will be keeping his job.

The Republican faced Democrat Michael Isgur. Hoovler took 65 percent of the vote to Isgur's 35 percent.

The DA says he's looking forward to serving the county and credits his staff for their hard work day-in and day-out.

"As everyone knows, the people who work in the DA's office are not political, but they're subject to the political process," Hoovler said. "I gotta tell you, I have a wonderful staff. They make sure that justice is done in our courts. I try to make sure they have the opportunity to exercise their own discretion and do what they think is right in cases."

Wallkill's newly elected Town Supervisor, Ed Diana, will make a comeback in 2018 after several years out of local politics. 

The Republican won as an unopposed candidate. He says he's ready to try and better his community.

"It started in 1979 for me, and now it's coming back home," Diana said. "And I want to do this for public service. There's no hidden agenda here. I'm going to do the best possible job I can do for the Town of Wallkill." 

Diana has an extensive 30-year career in politics, from his start as a Wallkill town councilor, to his jump to town deputy supervisor, and his eventual move to county politics. The newly-elected supervisor served as a county legislator, then as a county exeuctive for three terms.

Those who have been with him along his public service journey say this is a victory for more than just Diana.  

"He has probably the best experience in the entire county to run a town like the Town of Wallkill," said town Republican chairwoman Nanci Itzla. "He knows developers, he knows the business people, he knows the medical corridor very, very well. He certainly knows how to handle a budget for a town this size."

Diana put the brakes on politics when he had some health issues and needed surgery. But the winner says he can return to the career he is passionate about.

"You know, I'm thrilled again. I'm back in public service," he said. "I loved public service. I was a school teacher 30 years of my life, owning my own business and restaurant for over 30 years. So I always wanted to give back to the public, to the people."

Diana says when he starts his term, his priority will be public safety, but he'll also put a focus on infrastructure, economy and quality of life.