Even in the county s outlying rural areas – normally Republican bastions – he cut his losses in half compared to four years ago, when he ran against Republican/Independence candidate Lynne
Republicans made inroads in suburban races, capturing at least eight seats that had been held by Democrats. Democrats turned at least five seats, including board and council posts in Aurora,
Democrat Brian Nowak leads Republican Michael Jasinski by just 36 votes as of Wednesday morning, according to results posted by the Erie County Board of Elections.