Edward A. Rath III
Candidate for Erie County Legislator, District 6
Background
Represented District 6 in the Erie County Legislature from 2008 to 2021 and served in the New York State Senate (61st District) from 2021 to 2022.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports greater accountability and practical solutions on crime
Spoke at a July 8, 2026 Republican news conference in Buffalo that criticized state bail reform after a violent Fourth of July weekend.
ReportRepublican leaders gather, demand action on public safety (July 8, 2026)News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com
“greater accountability to address crime”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edward A. Rath III on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Edward Rath III
Other · Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org
- Republican leaders gather, demand action on public safety (July 8, 2026)
News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com
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