County
Chemung County Legislator
District 7
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county legislator is one of 15 members of the Chemung County Legislature, which adopts the county budget and local laws.
The sample ballot prints Wilks's second line (in the Working Families column) without a party name; the board's candidate list names it "Working Families/ Perseverance".
Housing
Susan WilksDemocratic, Working Families/Perseverance
- Proposes breaking the cycle of tax foreclosures in Chemung County
- Supports policies that keep families in their homes
James J. PalmerRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Susan WilksDemocratic, Working Families/Perseverance
- Supports protecting Chemung County's natural resources
James J. PalmerRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Susan WilksDemocratic, Working Families/Perseverance
- Supports helping residents afford home heating
James J. PalmerRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.