The anticipated special election to replace North Country Assemblyman Billy Jones is off to an explosive start, even before it begins. Jones announced his plans to resign from his seat two weeks ago. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the election hasn’t started yet, but the political maneuvering has. Clinton County Republican officials are accusing North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik of trying to run their nomination from the top down and bullying them into supporting the candidate she wants.