Former Rye city councilman and Westchester politician received more than 9,500 nominating signatures, assuring his spot on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.
It was a paltry performance for the Democratic ticket, which only generated $3,851 in campaign contributions across 17 donors.
Ward, 56, will look to grab the reins from fellow Democrat Sara Goddard, who plans to step down from her interim appointment at year end.

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