Virginia McIntyre, the Monroe County Republican Committee’s designated candidate for the 4th Legislative District seat, pulled in roughly 62% of the vote, soundly defeating her opponent, Rita Pettinaro.
A mezzo-soprano who studied vocal performance at SUNY Purchase and performed across Europe, McIntyre has also worked as a language professor who helped unemployed and underemployed people learn the skills they needed to get higher-paying jobs.
Much of McIntyre’s focus has been on job creation and workforce development. She said she wants to see stronger county support for RochesterWorks!, which helps unemployed and laid-off workers find new jobs.
She also wants to see efforts that encourage young people and workers to explore trades and wants the county to strengthen programs such as Monroe Community College’s Precision Tooling and Machining Program.
McIntyre has also said she wants the county to look for ways to shift additional funding to caregivers of children and the elderly.
Pettinaro will still appear on the November ballot because she has the Conservative Party line.
