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Niagara County, New York

Niagara County Coroner - District 1

Powell and Chmiel were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Niagara County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28.

About this race

Clayburn J. Powell (Democratic) faces Amy J. Chmiel (Republican, Conservative) for Coroner, District 1, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

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Who won? The official answer comes December 15.

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The State Board of Canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Niagara County Coroner - District 1
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Clayburn J Powell

Democratic

Biography

Clayburn J Powell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Coroner - District 1, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Amy J Chmiel

Republican

Biography

Amy J Chmiel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Niagara County Coroner - District 1, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Niagara County Coroner - District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates were tracked for Niagara County Coroner - District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Clayburn J Powell and Amy J Chmiel. Candidate information follows official Niagara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Niagara County Coroner - District 1 election in New York?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28. Voting rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Niagara County Coroner - District 1 race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New York certifies on December 15. We do not call races.

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Candidate profiles
Clayburn J Powell, full profileAmy J Chmiel, full profileOfficial New York election office