Erie County Legislator

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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.

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David M. Denz

Republican

Retired New York State Police member

The gist

• Opposes New York's bail reform laws

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1. Opposes New York's bail reform laws

   Republican leaders gather, demand action on public safety (July 8, 2026)

   News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com

   “criticized bail reform and said recruiting and retaining police officers has become increasingly difficult”

John J. Gilmour

Democratic, ConservativeIncumbent

Erie County Legislator; attorney

The gist

• Co-sponsored resolutions supporting added legal protections for police.In office
• Supported striking Catholic Health workers in 2021.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about John

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1. Co-sponsored resolutions supporting added legal protections for police.

   Erie County Legislator John Gilmour Sponsors Resolutions Protecting Police and Peace Officers (June 14, 2021)

   Public statement · Erie County Legislature · www4.erie.gov

   “cosponsored four separate resolutions affirming the Erie County Legislature”

2. Supported striking Catholic Health workers in 2021.

   Erie County Legislator John Gilmour's Statement in Support of Striking Catholic Health Workers (October 1, 2021)

   Public statement · Erie County Legislature · www4.erie.gov

   “I stand with the striking union employees who are holding out for the safe working conditions and salaries they deserve.”

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