A local lawyer announced her candidacy for Justice for the Town of Elmira.
Diana Hughes, Esq., launched her campaign Monday for the fall’s election. Current Justice Richard Woodhouse announced recently he’s not seeking another term.
Hughes, a Republican, was born and raised in Elmira and has lived in the Town of Elmira for the past 20+ years, according to a news release sent to 18 News.
She has been an attorney in private practice for 25 years with the firm of Learned, Reilly, Learned & Hughes, LLP where she has been a partner for the past several years.
Hughes is married to retired Elmira Police Officer Richard Comstock.