County

Niagara County Legislator

District 7

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
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.

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Douglas E. Mooradian

Democratic, Working Families

Business professional · Wheatfield

The gist

Pledges practical solutions over partisan labels in local government

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Pledges practical solutions over partisan labels in local government
Election 2026: Mooradian launches campaign for Niagara County Legislature
News coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Feb 23, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“local government works best when leaders prioritize practical solutions over partisan labels”

Jesse P. Gooch

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Niagara County Legislator; owner, Painters Plus · Wheatfield

The gist

Secured lane expansion at Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road
Supports more affordable senior meals and transportation services

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Secured lane expansion at Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road
Election 2026: Gooch announces reelection campaign for Niagara County Legislature
News coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Mar 26, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“the expansion of lanes at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road”
Supports more affordable senior meals and transportation services
Election 2026: Gooch announces reelection campaign for Niagara County Legislature
News coverage · Niagara Frontier Publications (wnypapers.com) · Mar 26, 2026 · wnypapers.com
“support initiatives aimed at making meals more affordable and expanding transportation services”

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