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Kevin Stocker

candidate for governor

Kathy Hochul

candidate for lieutenant governor

Adrienne Adams

candidate for attorney General

Letitia James

candidate for comptroller

Tom DiNapoli

candidate for new york state senator

Victoria Guite-Williams

candidate for new york state assembly

Tom Carle

candidate for county legislator, District 1

Marcus Buchanan

candidate for county legislator, district 2

Bob Bankoski

candidate for county legislator, District 3

Mike Lee

candidate for county Legislator, district 4

Sandra Lewis

candidate for county Legislator, district 9

Vince DeJoy

candidate for county legislator, district 10

Julie Jackson-Forsberg

candidate for county legislator, district 11

Bob Whitney

candidate for county legislator, district 12

Fred Larson

candidate for county legislator, district 13

Tom Nelson

candidate for county legislator, district 15

Nikki Pierce

candidate for county legislator, district 16

Christopher DeBlass

candidate for county legislator, district 17

Melissa First

candidate for county legislator, district 19

John "Doc" Hamels

candidate for kiantone town clerk

Mary Cook

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The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee continues to fight to preserve freedom and fairness for everyone.&nbsp;Our dedicated members, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcia Westling Johnson, come from all walks of life. We are a grassroots organization, working continuously to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Our mission is to fight for Chautauqua County’s diverse communities, empower working families, and ensure that we defend democracy. Help us elect our entire slate of candidates in 2026!

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Mini Golf Fundraiser

The Southern Chautauqua Democratic Association is hosting a Mini Golf Fundraiser. Come support our candidates!$30 per Adult, $15 per Child (15 &amp; under). Special family rate: $70 (2 adults &amp; 2 children). Tickets include unlimited mini golf, a medium ice cream, and prizes!For tickets, please email <a href="https://nelsontom1962@gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tom Nelson</a>, <a href="https://jjacksonforsberg@gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julie Jackson-Forsberg</a>, or RSVP below.

Republicans Reject Job Growth as County Goal

City of Dunkirk Democratic Committee Picnic

Tickets are $20 and include BBQ ribs and chicken, sides, a drink, and dessert! Plus, a gift auction and Lake Erie sunset.RSVP here or contact a Dunkirk Committee member.

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