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Endorsements For 23rd Congressional District Race Start To Roll In

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Endorsements for the 23rd Congressional District race have started to roll in for both candidates. Republican Incumbent Congressman Nick Langworthy has received the endorsement of the North Atlantic Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 276 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies, New York State United Teachers Union, Nick Langworthy, North Atlantic Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 276 Union, United Auto Workers Region 9

Bryan Bigelow Appointed To Ward 2 Seat Formerly Held By Tony Dolce

August 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Bryan Bigelow, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Dan Gonzalez, Jamestown City Council, Jason Sample, Jeremy Engquist, Kim Ecklund, New York State Election Law, Regina Brackman, Tony Dolce

City Council To Vote On Ward 2 Appointment

August 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to fill the Ward 2 seat left vacant following the death of Council Member Tony Dolce. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has chosen Republican Bryan Bigelow to fill Dolce’s seat until the Special Election is held … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, AFSCME Local 418, Bryan Bigelow, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Kim Ecklund, Local 418 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, New York State Election Law, Tony Dolce, union contract

Jamestown Mayor Required To Fill Ward 2 Seat Ahead Of November Elections

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Ecklund will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat ahead of November General Elections. Mayor Kim Ecklund said under State Election Law she has 60 days from the time the seat formerly held by Tony Dolce was vacated to appoint a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Brent Sheldon, Bryan Bigelow, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jason Sample, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Training Dates Announced For Those Interested In Being Election Day Poll Workers

August 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Training dates have been announced for those interested in being poll workers for the November 3 General Elections. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Nacole Ellis said the trainings are mandatory for both new and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres, Nacole Ellis

County Board Of Elections Reaching Out To Voters Regarding 2026 Elections

May 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be reaching out to 78,658 voters on Friday, May 8th regarding Elections in 2026. BOE Commissioner Luz Torres said, “This is our annual mailing to voters regarding Election Information, as required by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, 2026 June Primary, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres, Nacole Ellis

County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change

April 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Alexandria Moss, Andrew Faulkner, Bob Bankoski, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Brian Abram, Carla Rodriguez, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Christopher DeBlass, Colby Garza, Dalton Anthony, Dan Morton, Dan Pavlock, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jeremy Maggio, Jim Quattrone, John Hamels, John Penhollow, John Vogan, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kathy Hochul, Kevin O'Connell, Lisa Vanstrom, Marcus Buchanan, Marty Proctor, Michael Lee, Michael Sullivan, Nikki Pierce, Pierre Chagnon, Sandra Lewis, Tom Harmon, Tom Nelson, Travis Heiser, U.S. Supreme Court, Vince DeJoy

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