Erie County Legislature races will determine whether Dems can maintain solid majority By Sandra Tan News Staff Reporter Oct 26, 2021 Oct 26, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All 11 Erie County legislators are up for election this year, and just over half the races have candidates with major party opponents – on paper. kAmqFE :? C62=:EJ[ D@>6 C246D H6C6 564:565 :? E96 AC:>2CJ 2?5 D@>6 :?4F>36?E =68:D=2E@CD 92G6 @AA@?6?ED 5@:?8 =:EE=6 7F?5C2:D:?8 @C 24E:G6 42>A2:8?:?8] %92E =62G6D @?=J 2 4@FA=6 @7 C246D H:E9 24E:G6 492==6?86CD H9@ 4@F=5 56E6C>:?6 H96E96C E96 s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ >2:?E2:?D :ED 7:C> 8C:A :? E96 {68:D=2EFC6]k^Am Local News Voter guide: 2021 election kAms6>@4C2ED 9@=5 2 f\c 6586 :? 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A1 Minute! June 18, 2026: VMHC Illumination preview; Southside Speedway; Former Brickwood Barbecue purchased
