County

Erie County Clerk

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county clerk records deeds, mortgages and other property documents, keeps court records and runs the county's motor vehicle offices.

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Steven G. Meyer

Democratic, Working Families

Williamsville Village Trustee; small business owner

The gist

Pledges to restore accountability in the county clerk's office.
Proposes modernizing the clerk's constituent services.
Proposes expanding clerk office services across the county.

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Pledges to restore accountability in the county clerk's office.
Steve Meyer for Erie County Clerk
Campaign website · Friends of Steve Meyer · electstevemeyer.com
“On Day 1, Steve will work with partners and stakeholders across Erie County to bring transparency and accountability to this institution.”
Proposes modernizing the clerk's constituent services.
Steve Meyer for Erie County Clerk
Campaign website · Friends of Steve Meyer · electstevemeyer.com
“By modernizing the Clerk's approach to constituent services, we will improve overall satisfaction”
Proposes expanding clerk office services across the county.
Steve Meyer for Erie County Clerk
Campaign website · Friends of Steve Meyer · electstevemeyer.com
“Steve will work to expand access and presence across the County.”

Michael P. Kearns

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Erie County Clerk

The gist

Led an appointment system for county auto bureaus.
Led faster processing of pistol permit applications.
Led a clerk's office initiative on vacant zombie properties.

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Led an appointment system for county auto bureaus.
About Mickey
Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com
“Streamlined Auto Bureau services by implementing appointment system”
Led faster processing of pistol permit applications.
About Mickey
Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com
“Reduced Pistol Permit wait times while handling a record influx of applications”
Led a clerk's office initiative on vacant zombie properties.
About Mickey
Campaign website · Kearns for Clerk · mickeykearns.com
“Began the Zombie Property Initiative to improve our neighborhoods”

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