State Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy, a Buffalo Democrat, won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election Tuesday, handily defeating the Republican candidate, West Seneca Town Supervisor
Democrat Nate McMurray, who was mounting a challenge to State Sen. Tim Kennedy for Buffalo s seat in Congress, will not appear on the ballot for the April 30 special election.
The Erie County Democratic Committee on Thursday endorsed State Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy to succeed Rep. Brian Higgins, who said he will resign from Congress next month.
Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April N.M. Baskin and Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski both told The Buffalo News this week that they are seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the
Sen. Tim Kennedy has declared his candidacy and Erie Co. Executive Mark Poloncarz has announced he will not run. Mayor Brown now poses the last major question mark among potential candidates.