On Wednesday night, Wayne County Republicans put their support behind candidate Anne Marie Buerkle for the 25th Congressional District. Their votes put Buerkle ahead of candidate Mark Bitz with 62% for Buerkle. In late voting in Onondaga County, Buerkle also claims their support, and well as in Monroe County and Cayuga County.  "I wish Anne Marie well, and want to see her go for it. I expect she will be our (the Republican) candidate and we'll see her take back the seat the Democrats in November," said Wayne County Republican Chairman Dan Olsen. Buerkle stated, following her notice of the evening's outcome: "I am grateful for the support of the Wayne County Republicans, and I'll work hard, with my party's support, to defeat Maffei in November." Mr. Bitz commented that he has not yet made a decision on a Primary run.