Niagara County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Niagara County, New York

47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 23 Niagara County races, led by the New York Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial District contest.

23 races on the November ballot · 47 candidates · Updated Sep 25, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

County offices

TreasurerKyle R Andrews (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kyle R Andrews (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Treasurer.

Kyle R Andrews Republican

Kyle Andrews serves as Niagara County Treasurer, according to the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Kyle R. Andrews (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for County Treasurer; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list.

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Coroner - District 1Clayburn J Powell (D) · Amy J Chmiel (R)

Clayburn J Powell (Democratic) and Amy J Chmiel (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Coroner - District 1.

Clayburn J Powell Democratic

Clayburn J Powell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Coroner - District 1, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Amy J Chmiel Republican

Amy J Chmiel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Coroner - District 1, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Clayburn J. Powell (Democratic) faces Amy J. Chmiel (Republican, Conservative) for Coroner, District 1, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 1Irene M Myers (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Irene M Myers (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 1.

Irene M Myers Republican

Irene Myers serves as the District 1 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Irene M. Myers (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for County Legislature District 1, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list.

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Legislator - District 2Michael A Casale (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael A Casale (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 2.

Michael A Casale Republican

Michael Casale serves as the District 2 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Michael A. Casale (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for County Legislature District 2, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list.

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Legislator - District 3Matthew J Chavez (D) · Christopher J McKimmie (R)

Matthew J Chavez (Democratic) and Christopher J McKimmie (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 3.

Matthew J Chavez Democratic

Matthew Chavez has been endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic Committee for the District 3 legislature seat, according to CNHI. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Christopher J McKimmie Republican

Christopher McKimmie serves as the District 3 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Matthew J. Chavez (Democratic, Working Families) faces Christopher J. McKimmie (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 3, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 4Jeffrey Elder (D) · Sean Mapp (R)

Jeffrey Elder Democratic

Jeffrey Elder serves as the District 4 Niagara County Legislator and is the legislature's minority leader, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Sean Mapp Republican

Top priorities
  • Economic growth and job creation
  • Infrastructure improvement and addressing vacant properties
  • Public safety and neighborhood strengthening

Per the campaign site.

About Sean Mapp

Sean Mapp is a Niagara Falls business owner who has operated a media production company for twelve years, according to his campaign site. He holds a business marketing degree and has invested in local real estate and community development since 2017, per his campaign site.

Jeffrey Elder (Democratic, Working Families) faces Sean Mapp (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 4, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 5Johnny C Parks (D) · Russell Petrozzi (R)

Johnny C Parks Democratic

Johnny Parks currently serves on the Town of Niagara Council and is running for the open District 5 county legislature seat, according to the Niagara Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Russell Petrozzi Republican

Russell Petrozzi is a Niagara Falls businessman who has served multiple terms on the Niagara Falls school board, according to the Niagara Gazette. He is running for the open District 5 county legislature seat, per the Niagara Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Johnny C. Parks (Democratic, Working Families) faces Russell Petrozzi (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 5, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 6Sam R Farruggia II (D) · Timothy E Huether (R)

Sam R Farruggia II (Democratic) and Timothy E Huether (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 6.

Sam R Farruggia II Democratic

Sam Farruggia II serves as the District 6 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Timothy E Huether Republican

Timothy Huether is president of United Steelworkers Local 9434, according to the Niagara Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Sam R. Farruggia II (Democratic, Working Families) faces Timothy E. Huether (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 6, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 7Douglas E Mooradian (D) · Jesse P Gooch (R)

Douglas E Mooradian (Democratic) and Jesse P Gooch (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 7.

Douglas E Mooradian Democratic

Douglas Mooradian is running for the District 7 legislature seat representing Wheatfield and North Tonawanda, according to the Lockport Journal. He has spent more than two decades in community service as a nonprofit board president and youth coach, per the Lockport Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Jesse P Gooch Republican

Jesse Gooch serves as the District 7 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Douglas E. Mooradian (Democratic, Working Families) faces Jesse P. Gooch (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 7, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 8Matthew D Kennedy (D) · Richard L Andres Jr (R)

Matthew D Kennedy (Democratic) and Richard L Andres Jr (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 8.

Matthew D Kennedy Democratic

Top priorities
  • Restoring reliable bus service to North Tonawanda
  • Reforming how the Industrial Development Agency distributes tax breaks
  • Expanding access to senior and social services

Per the campaign site.

About Matthew D Kennedy

Kennedy leads teams at a Fortune 100 technology company and has served nearly a decade on the North Tonawanda Board of Education, including seven years as board president, per the campaign site. Kennedy is a lifelong North Tonawanda resident, per the campaign site.

Richard L Andres Jr Republican

Richard Andres Jr serves as the District 8 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Matthew D. Kennedy (Democratic, New Voices) faces Richard L. Andres Jr. (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 8, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 9Timothy S Osborn (D) · Randy R Bradt (R)

Timothy S Osborn (Democratic) and Randy R Bradt (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 9.

Timothy S Osborn Democratic

Timothy Osborn has been endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic Committee for the District 9 legislature seat, according to CNHI. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Randy R Bradt Republican

Randy Bradt serves as the District 9 Niagara County Legislator and is the legislature's majority leader, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Timothy S. Osborn (Democratic) faces Randy R. Bradt (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 9, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 10John P Lavelle (D) · David E Godfrey (R)

John P Lavelle (Democratic) and David E Godfrey (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 10.

John P Lavelle Democratic

Top priorities
  • Transparency and accessible, collaborative leadership for District 10

Per the campaign site.

About John P Lavelle

John Lavelle is a Niagara County resident of more than 35 years who grew up in Lockport and now lives in Cambria, according to his campaign site. He is running for the District 10 legislature seat on a platform of transparency and community leadership, per his campaign site.

David E Godfrey Republican

David Godfrey serves as the District 10 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

John P. Lavelle (Democratic, Working Families) faces David E. Godfrey (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 10, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 11Bryan N Thompson (D) · Anthony J Nemi (R)

Bryan N Thompson (Democratic) and Anthony J Nemi (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 11.

Bryan N Thompson Democratic

Bryan Thompson has been endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic Committee for the District 11 legislature seat, according to CNHI. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Anthony J Nemi Republican

Anthony Nemi serves as the District 11 Niagara County Legislator and is the legislature's vice chairman, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Bryan N. Thompson (Democratic) faces Anthony J. Nemi (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 11, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 12Carla L Speranza (D) · James J Slowey Jr (R)

Carla L Speranza (Democratic) and James J Slowey Jr (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 12.

Carla L Speranza Democratic

Carla Speranza serves as the District 12 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

James J Slowey Jr Republican

James Slowey Jr is a longtime LCTV sportscaster who spent 43 years in the railroad industry in union and management roles, according to the Lockport Journal. He co-founded the Lockport Soccer Club and has served as its president for 29 years, per the Lockport Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Carla L. Speranza (Democratic, Working Families) faces James J. Slowey Jr. (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 12, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 13Jocelyn E Welton (D) · Richard E Abbott (R)

Jocelyn E Welton (Democratic) and Richard E Abbott (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 13.

Jocelyn E Welton Democratic

Jocelyn Welton has been endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic Committee for the District 13 legislature seat, according to CNHI. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Richard E Abbott Republican

Richard Abbott serves as the District 13 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Jocelyn E. Welton (Democratic) faces Richard E. Abbott (Republican, Conservative, Working Families) for County Legislature District 13, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Legislator - District 14Shawn A Foti (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Shawn A Foti (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 14.

Shawn A Foti Republican

Shawn Foti serves as the District 14 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Shawn A. Foti (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for County Legislature District 14, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list.

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Legislator - District 15Maria R Fabrizio (D) · Michael A Hill (R)

Maria R Fabrizio (Democratic) and Michael A Hill (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 15.

Maria R Fabrizio Democratic

Maria Fabrizio has been endorsed by the Niagara County Democratic Committee for the District 15 legislature seat, according to CNHI. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Michael A Hill Republican

Michael Hill serves as the District 15 Niagara County Legislator and is the legislature's chairman, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Maria R. Fabrizio (Democratic, Working Families) faces Michael A. Hill (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 15, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Judges

New York Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial DistrictCraig R. Bucki (D) · Anne E. Joynt (D) · Michael L. Amodeo (D) · Robert N. Richardson (D) · Deanne M. Tripi (R) · Jonathan S. Hickey (R) · Robert R. Vario (Conservative)

Craig R. Bucki (Democratic, Working Families), Anne E. Joynt (Democratic, Working Families), Michael L. Amodeo (Democratic, Republican, Working Families), Robert N. Richardson (Democratic, Republican, Conservative), Deanne M. Tripi (Republican, Conservative), Jonathan S. Hickey (Republican, Conservative) and Robert R. Vario (Conservative) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New York Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial District.

Craig R. Bucki Democratic, Working Families

Craig R. Bucki is an elected partner at Phillips Lytle LLP, where he has practiced litigation for nearly twenty years across commercial disputes, matrimonial actions, foreclosure cases, personal injury, constitutional law and land use matters, per his campaign site. He holds a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law and a B.A. from Yale University, and is admitted to practice in New York state courts, several federal district courts, the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court, per his campaign site.

Anne E. Joynt Democratic, Working Families

Top priorities
  • Making sure everyone is heard and that every person's experience matters in court

Per the campaign site.

About Anne E. Joynt

Anne E. Joynt is an attorney at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, where she has practiced for 22 years representing injured workers and families, per the Orleans Hub. A 1998 Medina High School graduate with a law degree from the University at Buffalo, she was rated Well Qualified by the Bar Association of Erie County. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Michael L. Amodeo Democratic, Republican, Working Families

Michael L. Amodeo is principal law clerk to Appellate Division, Fourth Department, Justice Craig Hannah, per the Erie County Democratic Committee. He received cross-party endorsements for the 2026 Supreme Court race and was rated Qualified by the Bar Association of Erie County. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Robert N. Richardson Democratic, Republican, Conservative

Robert N. Richardson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Supreme Court Justice in the 8th Judicial District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans & Wyoming) on the Democratic, Republican, Conservative lines, per the State Board of Elections' amended certification of September 4, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Deanne M. Tripi Republican, Conservative

Deanne M. Tripi is a judge of the Erie County Family Court, first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2023, per her campaign site. She earned her law degree from Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law in 1995 and was admitted to the New York bar in 1996, per her campaign site. Before joining the bench she spent 18 years in private practice, including 11 years as a partner at the firm of Palmer, Murphy and Tripi handling Family Court and Supreme Court civil matters, per her campaign site.

Jonathan S. Hickey Republican, Conservative

Jonathan S. Hickey is a Clarence Town Justice, per the Town of Clarence's official court roster. A 2001 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, he is a founding member of the Buffalo law firm Burden, Gulisano and Hickey, which defends product manufacturers and transportation companies, per a University at Buffalo School of Law alumni profile. He has also served as a confidential law clerk in the 8th Judicial District, per the same alumni profile. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Robert R. Vario Conservative

Robert R. Vario is the lead matrimonial and family law attorney at the Law Office of Ralph C. Lorigo in West Seneca, New York, per the firm's own biography of its attorneys. He has been named to Super Lawyers in family law for 2019 through 2026, per Super Lawyers. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

Voters choose 4 justices. Supreme Court justices are elected by judicial district; the 8th Judicial District covers Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties, so this race is on every ballot there. Names and party lines follow the State Board of Elections certification for the November 3, 2026 ballot; a name listed on more than one party line is one candidate.

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By address

These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.

Niagara County is split across 4 New York Assembly districts.

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New York Assembly: 4 districtsDistricts 139, 140, 144, 145
New York Assembly District 139Sarah R. Wolcott (D) · Stephen M. Hawley (R)

Sarah R. Wolcott Democratic

Sarah Wolcott is a lifelong Batavia resident and Genesee Community College graduate who works demanding shifts as a blue-collar worker and has organized food drives, per her campaign site and the Daily News.

Stephen M. Hawley Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Tax reform
  • Agricultural support
  • Economic development and education

Per the official Assembly page.

About Stephen M. Hawley
Stephen M. Hawley

Steve Hawley is the sitting Assembly member for the 139th District, first elected in a 2006 special election, a Batavia native who was the owner of Hawley Farms and of an insurance agency and now serves as Assembly Deputy Minority Leader, per the Assembly's member page. He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Toledo and served in the Army Reserve and Ohio Army National Guard, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

Sarah R. Wolcott (Democratic), Stephen M. Hawley (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 139; Stephen M. Hawley is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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New York Assembly District 140William C. Conrad III (D) · Mohammed H. Faisal (R)

William C. Conrad III Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Environmental initiatives, including converting a landfill into a solar field
  • Economic development, including the Tonawanda Tomorrow blueprint

Per the official Assembly page.

About William C. Conrad III
William C. Conrad III

Bill Conrad is the sitting Assembly member for the 140th District, a lifelong Town of Tonawanda resident who taught social studies in the Kenmore-Tonawanda schools for 21 years and served on the Tonawanda Town Board from 2016, per the Assembly's member page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

Mohammed H. Faisal Republican

Mohammed H. Faisal is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 140 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Mohammed H. Faisal.

William C. Conrad III (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Mohammed H. Faisal (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 140; William C. Conrad III is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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New York Assembly District 144Donna L. Dye Sholk (D) · Paul A. Bologna (R)

Donna L. Dye Sholk Democratic

Top priorities
  • Local benefit from Niagara and Erie county hydropower
  • Addressing Lockport's water infrastructure
  • Expanding health care access

Per the campaign site.

About Donna L. Dye Sholk
Donna L. Dye Sholk

Donna L. Dye Sholk is the Democratic candidate for New York Assembly District 144 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Dye Sholk is a certified management accountant with more than 40 years of experience in business finance, per her campaign site.

Paul A. Bologna Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Public safety and support for law enforcement and first responders
  • Reducing childcare costs for working families
  • Local control over energy project decisions

Per the official Assembly page.

About Paul A. Bologna
Paul A. Bologna

Paul A. Bologna is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 144 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Paul A. Bologna is a sitting member for the district, per the Assembly's member directory. Bologna was born and raised in the Town of Clarence and served as chief of staff to his predecessor, Assemblyman Mike Norris, per the Assembly's member page. He was elected in November 2024 and lists public safety, affordability and local control over decisions such as energy projects among his priorities, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Paul A. Bologna.

Donna L. Dye Sholk (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Paul A. Bologna (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 144; Paul A. Bologna is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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New York Assembly District 145Nathan D. McMurray (D) · Becky Wydysh (R)

Nathan D. McMurray Democratic

Top priorities
  • Investing in Niagara Falls and Niagara County's economic potential

Per Spectrum News 1.

About Nathan D. McMurray

Nathan D. McMurray is the Democratic candidate for New York Assembly District 145 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. McMurray served as Grand Island town supervisor from 2015 to 2019, per Spectrum News 1. He previously ran for New York's 26th Congressional District in 2018 against Republican Chris Collins and in 2020 against Republican Chris Jacobs, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Nathan D. McMurray.

Becky Wydysh Republican

Becky Wydysh is a former chair of the Niagara County Legislature, the first woman to hold that post, and serves as a deputy commissioner of jurors for the state court system, per the Niagara Gazette (already on our page). No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

Nathan D. McMurray (Democratic), Becky Wydysh (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 145. Not on the November ballot: Angelo J. Morinello, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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New York Senate District 62Thomas E. Arida (D) · Robert G. Ortt (R)

Thomas E. Arida Democratic

Thomas Arida is a North Tonawanda resident and the Democratic and Working Families nominee for the 62nd Senate District, challenging Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt, per the Niagara Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

Robert G. Ortt Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Reducing taxes and business regulations for job creation and economic growth
  • Public safety measures including repealing bail reform and protections for law enforcement and crime victims
  • Support for Second Amendment rights and repealing the SAFE Act

Per the campaign site.

About Robert G. Ortt
Robert G. Ortt

Robert G. Ortt is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Robert G. Ortt is a sitting member for the district, per the State Senate's member directory. Ortt is the incumbent state senator for District 62 and serves as Senate Minority Leader, per his official Senate page. His legislative priorities include environmental conservation, hunting rights, and veterans' affairs.

Thomas E. Arida (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Robert G. Ortt (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 62; Robert G. Ortt is the sitting member, per the State Senate's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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