BUFFALO, N.Y. — June’s primary elections look to be pretty subdued in Erie County, at least at the top of the ballot, where candidates vie for the more familiar offices — primarily state legislature seats this year.
Instead the action this year is down ballot, deep in the trenches, where battles are brewing among Democrats and Republicans seeking party committee seats.
Committee members — two representing each election district for two-year terms — choose their party’s leadership, from the chair to the treasurer. They also have a say in their party’s endorsement of candidates for public office. And serving on a party committee is a good introduction to local politics for those interested in running for office themselves. You can read the full story on Investigative Post's website.
