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What Matters is a Candidate\u2019s Character<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Genesee County, New York, January 6, 2026 \u2013 The Genesee County Democratic Committee is
actively seeking candidates for the 2026 elections. Offices that are up for election in 2026
include: U.S. Congress District NY 24, New York State Senate District 57, New York State
Assembly District 139, and Village Offices in Alexander, Bergen, Corfu, Elba, LeRoy, and
Oakfield.
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Recent elections have clearly shown that ordinary people with everyday ties in their communities
make authentic candidates who can win elections. Your own life experience in volunteering,
mentoring, working, raising families and being a good neighbor qualifies you \u2013 or someone you
know \u2013 to be a leader who can make a difference in your local area.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Committee is looking for forward-thinking individuals who are comfortable in their own
skin. We\u2019re not looking for political r\u00e9sum\u00e9s.\u201d Michael Plitt, GCDC Chair explained, \u201cWhat
matters is who the candidate is as a real person, and their ability to talk with other people. If you
care about making life better for your family and neighbors, the GCDC will support your
campaign with practical help from start to finish.\u201d
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now is the time to step up for your community. Contact the GCDC at
info@geneseenydemocrats.org<\/a><\/em>.
The Genesee County Democratic Committee is committed to working for democratic principles,
values, and policies that affect the lives of every resident of Genesee County. For more
information about the GCDC, visit our website at https:\/\/www.geneseenydemocrats.org\/<\/em><\/a> and
follow us on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What Matters is a Candidate\u2019s Character Press release Genesee County, New York, January 6, 2026 \u2013 The Genesee County Democratic Committee isactively seeking candidates for the 2026 elections. Offices that are up for election in 2026include: U.S. Congress District NY 24, New York State Senate District 57, New York StateAssembly \u2026<\/p>\n

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