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Niagara County Legislature to be downsized

LOCKPORT — Niagara County voters decided today to reduce the size of the County Legislature, and they placed the redistricting process in the hands of the Republican Party. (Updated: 11/03/09 10:53 PM )

Town of Tonawanda: Strong showing for incumbents

Despite a technical glitch affecting ballots cast for a Town Board candidate, incumbents apparently scored a clean sweep Tuesday in Town of Tonawanda elections. (Updated: 11/04/09 11:30 AM )

Wheatfield: Cliffe wins soundly

A Wheatfield election that turned ugly in the final few days of the general election led to a sound win for former Town Justice Robert B. Cliffe tonight. (Updated: 11/03/09 10:39 PM )

Incumbents headed back to the bench

Incumbent Justice Christopher J. Burns and Erie County Judge Shirley Troutman earned easy victories Tuesday in the race for a seat on the State Supreme Court in Buffalo. (Updated: 11/03/09 11:30 PM )

Lewiston: Reiter beats Newlin decisively

In Lewiston, Steven L. Reiter, a Republican who runs the town's highway department, pulled out a decisive victory for supervisor against Fred M. Newlin II. (Updated: 11/03/09 11:43 PM )

Cheektowaga: Democratic incumbents keep seats

Three Democrat incumbents defeated Republican challengers Tuesday in races for new-four year terms on the Cheektowaga Town Board. (Updated: 11/03/09 11:19 PM )

No major problems with new machines

New electronic voting machines had some glitches in the first several hours of today's election, but nothing out of the ordinary, Erie County election commissioners said. (Updated: 11/03/09 9:06 PM )

Profile low for elections at county, local levels

High-profile contests are absent from today's ballot, city turnout is expected to be low, and no single race has captured the attention of the Western New York electorate. (Updated: 11/03/09 11:12 AM )

Erie County voters to use scanning machines

No more curtains to close. No more levers to pull. (Updated: 11/02/09 8:23 AM )

Politicians expect light voter turnout in city

With no contest for mayor or other citywide office, an extremely light turnout is predicted within Buffalo city boundaries on Election Day 2009. (Updated: 11/01/09 2:55 PM )

Full results: Erie and Niagara counties

Get results for Erie and Niagara counties by clicking here. (Updated: 11/04/09 3:11 PM )

Sheriff candidates trade barbs

There might as well be two Tim Howards and two John Glascotts. (Updated: 11/01/09 2:54 PM )

Role of comptroller is key issue in race

The overarching force behind this year's race for Erie County comptroller is Chris Collins. (Updated: 10/31/09 9:13 AM )

Loughran-Schratz contest is a battle of the Snyder restaurateurs

The race for the Erie County Legislature’s 14th District involves two veteran restaurateurs from Snyder who want the chance to represent parts of Amherst, the Town of Tonawanda and Cheektowaga. (Updated: 10/31/09 10:05 AM )

Four vie for two Lancaster board seats

Two Democratic incumbents are running for re-election to the Lancaster Town Board, saying they have helped to improve the quality of life for residents. (Updated: 10/31/09 9:15 AM )


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