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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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Order is random and changes daily.

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. 		  Candidates Answer Questions

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.

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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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