Local primary elections don’t always generate a lot of interest, but in Fulton County this year, the level of enthusiasm is high, especially for Democrats. People registered to vote in the Democratic and Republican parties will make important decisions in strongly contested races. In the race for Congress in the 21st District, which includes Montgomery County and the Glove Cities, Democrats Paul Tonko, Tracey Brooks, Phil Steck, Darius Shahinfar and Joseph Sullivan will compete for the Democratic Party nomination. The winner will face either Jim Buhrmaster or Steven Vasquez, depending on the outcome of the Republican primary. Tonko has local name recognition. He’s a longtime local assemblyman and an Amsterdam native. The candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Michael McNulty, who didn’t seek re-election. In a state Senate primary race, Bahram “BK” Keramati of Galway and Fred Goodman of Niskayuna will compete for the Democratic Party nod to run against incumbent Sen. Hugh T.