Topical Cuomo on Byron Brown's lack of campaign, low turnout: 'That doesn't work' Keith McShea News Staff Reporter Jun 23, 2021 Jun 23, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday provided his analysis of Mayor Byron W. Brown's apparent primary loss to India B. Walton.kAmx? D9@CEi {:EE=6 42>A2:8?:?8[ A=FD =@H EFC?@FE[ 6BF2=65 E96 DEF??:?8 =@DD 7@C E96 =@?8E:>6 :?4F>36?E] k^AmkAmQw:D 42>A2:8? DEC2E68J[ 2D x F?56CDE2?5 :E[ H2D E@ 2G@:5 6?828:?8 :? 2 42>A2:8?[Q rF@>@ D2:5 5FC:?8 2 (65?6D52J >@C?:?8 3C:67:?8 :? }6H *@C< r:EJ] Qp?5 J@F 925 2 G6CJ =@H EFC?@FE] (6 <?@H E92E 4@>3:?2E:@?] (6VG6 D66? E92E 367@C6] %92E 5@6D?VE H@C<]Qk^AmkAmQ*@F 6?5 FA H:E9 2 G6CJ =@H EFC?@FE[ 2?5 E96 @?=J A6@A=6 H9@ G@E6 2C6 E96 A6@A=6 H9@ 2C6 @C82?:K65] ]]] (6VG6 D66? E92E >@G:6 367@C6]Qk^Am People are also reading… Franklin County administrator to step down Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks. Here's where they're going Boones Mill obtains grant for new park project Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems Rocky Mount asks residents to voluntarily conserve water Judge Michael Urbanski to retire after long tenure on the federal bench Federal grant to fund Route 122 improvement study at Smith Mountain Lake Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase? 1 killed, 4 injured in crash involving Abingdon school bus after football game Virginia Tech releases study on 2023 harmful algal blooms at SML Diamond Avenue community pushes for solutions to decades-long problems David Hoffmann: A better chorus for the communities we serve Hokies' Flowers: Luke Reynolds 'the best tight end in the nation' Ballot uncontested in Rocky Mount mayor, council races Vinton man gets 14 years for child pornography collection of more than 100 victims kAmrF@>@ H2D 2D<65 9:D E9@F89ED @? E96 AC:>2CJ C6DF=ED :? }6H *@C< r:EJ 2?5 qF772=@ 7@==@H:?8 2 3C:67:?8 @? r@G:5\`h >2EE6CD]k^AmkAm%96 8@G6C?@C AC672465 9:D 4@>>6?ED 3J D2J:?8 @7 qC@H?i Q(9@ x <?@H G6CJ H6== 2?5 x 92G6 ?@E9:?8 3FE 8@@5 E9:?8D E@ D2J 23@FE]Qk^AmkAmqC@H? 2AA62C65 D6G6C2= E:>6D H:E9 rF@>@ :? C646?E >@?E9D] k^AmkAmpE E96 3C:67:?8[ rF@>@ 2??@F?465 D:8?:?8 @7 3:==D 7@C :?4C62D:?8 DE277:?8 =6G6=D 2E }6H *@C< 9@DA:E2=D] $6G6C2= =23@C F?:@?D[ H9:49 42==65 7@C E96 >62DFC6D[ H6C6 :? 2EE6?52?46] k^Am kAmrF@>@ D2:5 E96 DE2E6 @7 6>6C86?4J E92E 92D 366? :? A=246 7@C E96 =6?8E9 @7 E96 A2?56>:4 6IA:C6D %9FCD52J[ 2?5 :E H:== ?@E 36 C6?6H65] k^Am kAmQ%96 6>6C86?4J :D @G6C[Q 96 D2:5] k^AmkAm%96 8@G6C?@C @A6?65 E96 3C:67:?8 3J D2J:?8 E96C6 H@F=5 36 ?@ r@G:5\C6=2E65 492CED 5FC:?8 E96 D6DD:@?]k^AmkAmQ(6 2C6 A2DE E96 52J\E@\52J >@?:E@C:?8 @7 r@G:5[Q 96 D2:5] Q(6 92G6 C624965 2 ?6H A=2E62F E92E D9@F=5 8:G6 FD 4@?7:56?46]Q w6 42==65 :E Q2 AC@5F4E @7 @FC 677@CED]Qk^Am kAmrF@>@ 2=D@ 2??@F?465 H:??6CD @7 E96 7@FCE9 C@F?5 @7 D49@=2CD9:A =@EE6CJ H:??6CD 7@C `a\ E@ `f\J62C\@=5D H9@ 92G6 366? G244:?2E65j 2>@?8 E96 `_ H:??6CD H2D u@C5 |@CC:D@? @7 tC:6 r@F?EJ]k^Am 0 comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Byron Brown got fewer votes in 2021 primary than in his 4 prior Democratic mayoral primaries Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown received fewer votes in his 2021 Democratic mayoral primary – which he appears to have lost to India Walton – tha… The Editorial Board: How did a longtime political pro like Brown lose to a novice who is largely unknown? "How did a four-term mayor with decades of political experience and a strong record fall to an upstart candidate that few people even heard of… Why turnout in Buffalo's mayoral primary wasn't really as low as some might think The mayoral turnout was higher than the three other major party primaries on Tuesday, including both Erie County sheriff elections. India Walton's win could inspire more outsiders to challenge incumbents Observers saw Walton's win as yet another signal that a dynamic candidate can knock off a complacent incumbent anytime, anywhere. Parties, progressive groups to counter any business-backed write-in for Brown Following a push by Buffalo's business community to urge Mayor Byron W. Brown to wage a write-in campaign for November's general election, sup… Byron Brown launches write-in campaign for mayor as others eye the race A new and fiery Byron W. Brown sought to revive his failed mayoral campaign Monday with a whole new persona, and former County Executive Joel … Watch now: India Walton's Editorial Board interview India Walton spoke to The News' Editorial Board on June 3, 2021. Listen to audio clips of her interview on various topics. Watch Now: Related Video The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026 August 26, 2026: Fall Festival Guide 2026
Byron Brown got fewer votes in 2021 primary than in his 4 prior Democratic mayoral primaries Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown received fewer votes in his 2021 Democratic mayoral primary – which he appears to have lost to India Walton – tha…
The Editorial Board: How did a longtime political pro like Brown lose to a novice who is largely unknown? "How did a four-term mayor with decades of political experience and a strong record fall to an upstart candidate that few people even heard of…
Why turnout in Buffalo's mayoral primary wasn't really as low as some might think The mayoral turnout was higher than the three other major party primaries on Tuesday, including both Erie County sheriff elections.
India Walton's win could inspire more outsiders to challenge incumbents Observers saw Walton's win as yet another signal that a dynamic candidate can knock off a complacent incumbent anytime, anywhere.
Parties, progressive groups to counter any business-backed write-in for Brown Following a push by Buffalo's business community to urge Mayor Byron W. Brown to wage a write-in campaign for November's general election, sup…
Byron Brown launches write-in campaign for mayor as others eye the race A new and fiery Byron W. Brown sought to revive his failed mayoral campaign Monday with a whole new persona, and former County Executive Joel …
Watch now: India Walton's Editorial Board interview India Walton spoke to The News' Editorial Board on June 3, 2021. Listen to audio clips of her interview on various topics.
A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond
A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond
