Matthew J. Chavez
Democratic, Working Families
The gist
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District 3
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- 4 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county legislature is the county's lawmaking body; it adopts the county budget and local laws.
Christopher J. McKimmie
Republican, ConservativeIncumbent
Niagara County Legislator; Niagara Falls Police lieutenant · Niagara Falls
The gist
- Led expansion of 24-hour countywide ambulance service
- Supports county aid to local businesses for job retention
- Opposes state-approved utility rate hikes
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Led expansion of 24-hour countywide ambulance service
Election 2026: Chris McKimmie announces reelection bid for Niagara County LegislatureNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Feb 9, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“he was a driving force behind expanding Niagara County's ambulance service to provide 24-hour, countywide coverage”
Supports county aid to local businesses for job retention
Election 2026: Chris McKimmie announces reelection bid for Niagara County LegislatureNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Feb 9, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“direct support for local businesses that focuses on both job creation and job retention”
Opposes state-approved utility rate hikes
Election 2026: Chris McKimmie announces reelection bid for Niagara County LegislatureNews coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Feb 9, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“speaking out against state-approved utility rate hikes”
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