Kennedy and Andres 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.
Matthew D. Kennedy (Democratic, New Voices) faces Richard L. Andres Jr. (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 8, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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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.
Richard Andres Jr serves as the District 8 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for County Legislator - District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates were tracked for County Legislator - District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew D Kennedy and Richard L Andres Jr. Candidate information follows official Niagara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the County Legislator - District 8 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 County Legislator - District 8 race?
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Candidate roster from official Niagara County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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