Mark A. Margeson
Candidate for Chemung County Executive
Background
Mark Margeson is chair of the Chemung County Legislature, where he has represented District 5 (Erin and Horseheads) since first being elected in 2018, and chair of the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency. He won the June 2026 Republican primary for county executive over incumbent Christopher Moss.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes defunding long-vacant county positions after a staffing review
He says 120 to 140 county positions have been funded but vacant for seven years and calls for an immediate assessment of staffing needs and an end to funding them.
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“There needs to be an immediate assessment of the number of personnel required if we have been getting things done without them”
Economy & jobs
Proposes making grant applications a county priority
He says surrounding communities have received significant grant funding and that Chemung County needs to focus on available grants.
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“Applying for Grants will be a priority.”
Supported $400,000 federal relief award for Incubator Works
As legislature chair, he cites the American Rescue Plan award to Incubator Works, which he says has helped develop forty small businesses.
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“we supported Incubator Work with a $400,000 ARP fund award”
Led IDA's rebuild and sale of the LECOM Event Center
As chair of the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency.
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“CCIDA achieved our goal to rebuild and transfer ownership of the LECOM Event Center to a local business owner.”
Health & human services
Supports continued mental health outreach to homeless residents
He says shelters exist but some people will not accept their rules, and that mental health is a major factor.
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“Mental health is a big issue with these individuals, and we need to continue to work with them to find options.”
Government & transparency
Led legislature's approval of term limits
Report10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County ExecutiveCandidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
“Term Limits were approved by the Legislature under my Leadership.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark A. Margeson on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by ballot style)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 - Offices Open for Election and the Candidates (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · chemungcountyny.gov
- Chemung County Executive loses Republican primary, stays in race on Conservative Party line
News coverage · WSKG · Jul 16, 2026 · wskg.org
- Mark Margeson, Chairman of the Legislature, District 5
Government record · Chemung County · chemungcountyny.gov
- 10 Questions: Mark Margeson, Candidate for Chemung County Executive
Candidate questionnaire · WETM 18 News (via Yahoo News) · Jun 3, 2026 · yahoo.com
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