Kathy Konst picked up the endorsement of Primary Challenge, an Erie County reform group with a pretty big following, in her race for the Democratic nomination in the 26th CD.
They like independent candidates willing to put people ahead of politics. According to the Primary Challenge website:
Mission Statement for Primary Challenge
For too long, the citizens [...]

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It really shouldn’t come as a surprise, but upstate New York’s best friend over the past few years, Senate Majority leader Joe Bruno announced he will not seek re-election this year, ending a 32 year career in elected office.
Here’s Senator Bruno’s statement:
“Today I met with my Republican colleagues in the Senate and informed them that [...]

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