The move clears the way for Gov. Kathy Hochul to schedule a special election in the heavily Democratic, Buffalo-based 26th Congressional District to choose a lawmaker to serve the balance
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The Erie County Democratic Committee on Thursday endorsed State Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy to succeed Rep. Brian Higgins, who said he will resign from Congress next month.
Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April N.M. Baskin and Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski both told The Buffalo News this week that they are seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the
Sen. Tim Kennedy has declared his candidacy and Erie Co. Executive Mark Poloncarz has announced he will not run. Mayor Brown now poses the last major question mark among potential candidates.