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Prominent area Democratic leaders gathered this morning at Niawanda Park in support of State Assemblyman Sean Ryan and his bid for the state Senate. Ryan…

She describes herself as a progressive Democrat and small business owner with a record of service to the region's arts, education and health…

Change at the Erie County Water Authority is continuing, as Republicans now have to fill their remaining seat on the three-member board. County…

Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra says he is dropping out of the Republican race for New York State governor and will run as an independent…

The race for the 27th Congressional District continues to draw attention by both major parties. This week, Democrat Joan Elizabeth Seamans joined the…

Election Day 2017 has just finished, but Election Day 2018 is already heating up. Another candidate has announced for the Democratic nomination to run…

Danica Roem defeated a long-serving incumbent who opposed LGBT rights and had sponsored a so-called bathroom bill.

The political fallout from alleged sexual harassment by Sam Hoyt is turning into a political battle between the leaders of Erie County's two main…

The campaigns for the Erie County Clerk's office have not begun in earnest, but candidates for the post are beginning to line up. Assemblyman Mickey…

Congress made its first significant move in dismantling the Affordable Care Act on Friday. A budget was passed that included a provision that will not…