It appears Republican Chris Collins has won the 27th District Congressional race in Western New York. Thousands of absentee ballots were counted Tuesday by Erie County elections officials. Democrat Nate McMurray cut the incumbent’s lead down to about 1,300 votes…but Republican Erie County Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr says a McMurray win is now mathematically impossible. […]
Democrat Nate McMurray is demanding a recount in the 27th District Congressional race against Republican Chris Collins. The district lies between Buffalo and the western Monroe County suburbs. Two hours after conceding the race to Collins by an extremely narrow margin, McMurray changed signals and called for the recount. Concession speeches have no legal authority. […]
Buffalo-area State Senator Mike Ranzenhofer says he won’t be a potential replacement for Congressman Chris Collins. Ranzenhofer has released a statement saying he’s not a candidate for the 27th District Congressional seat. Ranzenhofer says he made the decision after reflection and consultation with his family, friends and community. He says it was an […]