Erie County Republican makes pitch for vacant senate seat

Erie County Republican makes pitch for vacant state senate seat

By David LombardoPublished On: January 27th, 2026Categories: Capitol Pressroom

Jan. 27, 2026 – Amherst Republican Dan Gagliardo talks about his campaign for a vacant special election in Erie County, why he stopped being a Democrat and addresses some of the issues being discussed in Albany.

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