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Erie County Legislator

District 6

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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Rathi RaviDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

  • Edward A. Rath IIIRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports greater accountability and practical solutions on crime

Environment & parks

  • Rathi RaviDemocratic, Working Families

    • Led a 250-seedling community tree-planting campaign in Erie County

  • Edward A. Rath IIIRepublican, 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; 2 issues covered in this race.