County
Erie County Legislator
District 5
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The 11-member county legislature adopts the county budget and local laws and confirms the county executive's appointments; each legislator represents one district.
Taxes & budget
Christina M. Coyle-LenzRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to cut wasteful spending and stop tax hikes.
Jeanne M. VinalDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Christina M. Coyle-LenzRepublican, Conservative
- Supports removing illegal guns and supporting law enforcement.
Jeanne M. VinalDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Education
Christina M. Coyle-LenzRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Jeanne M. VinalDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports workforce training at SUNY Erie.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Christina M. Coyle-LenzRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Jeanne M. VinalDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports removing barriers to public transportation.In office
Government & transparency
Christina M. Coyle-LenzRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges oversight of county spending.
Jeanne M. VinalDemocratic, Working Families
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; 5 issues covered in this race.