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Matthew D Kennedy

Democratic · New York · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for County Legislator - District 8, New York

Was Matthew D Kennedy elected? The official answer comes December 15.

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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County Legislator - District 8
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Restoring reliable bus service to North Tonawanda
  • Reforming how the Industrial Development Agency distributes tax breaks
  • Expanding access to senior and social services
Biography

Kennedy leads teams at a Fortune 100 technology company and has served nearly a decade on the North Tonawanda Board of Education, including seven years as board president, per the campaign site. Kennedy is a lifelong North Tonawanda resident, per the campaign site.

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On the ballot

County Legislator - District 8New York · 2026Niagara County sample ballot

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