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Erie County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
State Senator; District 58 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $79,500

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Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Joseph J. Mesler Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Insulation installer for Home Insulation and Supply, inc
  • High School Graduate, Lancaster Central Schools Class of 1987
  • I have been a Republican committeeman for 2 years, and have been following local politics for many years.
  • During this time, I've watched our economy spiral further downward.
  • Our present political class seems unable to invoke meaningful change.
  • I would be highly motivated to, most importantly, control costs.
William T. Stachowski Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Democratic, Independence, Conservative, Working Families
  • Occupation: Senator + 58th District
  • Bishop Ryan H.S. Buffalo, NY
  • College of the Holy Cross, B.A. 1972
  • Legislator 1974-1981
  • NYS Senator 1981-present

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. All candidates have been invited to supply additional information to Smart Voter. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 2 questions on Rockefeller Drug Laws and Gambling Revenue.

Official Information

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Nonpartisan Information

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  • Profiles of Candidates - Browse for District 58, candidate name. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record for each candidate as available.
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