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Erie County Clerk

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Steven G. MeyerDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

  • Michael P. KearnsRepublican, Conservative

    • Led faster processing of pistol permit applications.

Housing

  • Steven G. MeyerDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

  • Michael P. KearnsRepublican, Conservative

    • Led a clerk's office initiative on vacant zombie properties.

Government & transparency

  • Steven G. MeyerDemocratic, Working Families

    • 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.

  • Michael P. KearnsRepublican, Conservative

    • Led an appointment system for county auto bureaus.

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.