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Jeanne Vinal, a Democrat, notched a solid victory Tuesday to win re-election to her seat on the Erie County Legislature, where much of her district includes Amherst.
Jeanne M. Vinal
Mark Mulville/Buffalo News
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Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard speaks after her victory in the Legislature race at the Erie County Democrats’ watch party at Town Ballroom on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
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