Buffalo Election Results 2021
Voters Make Their Voices Heard in 2021 Buffalo Elections
The city of Buffalo saw a record turnout this year for the 2021 elections. Over 70,000 people cast their ballots in the local races, making it one of the highest turnouts in recent years. The results of the election were a clear mandate from the voters of Buffalo to make their voices heard.
The mayoral race was the most competitive in recent memory, with incumbent Byron Brown facing off against former mayor Anthony Masiello. Brown had held the office since 2006 and was looking to secure a fourth term in office. Brown ultimately prevailed, garnering 62.2% of the vote to Masiello’s 37.8%. Brown’s victory was a clear indication of the city’s satisfaction with his leadership.
Comptroller Race
The Comptroller race was also hotly contested, with incumbent Mark Schroeder and challenger Mark Poloncarz facing off for the position. Poloncarz ultimately emerged victorious, gaining 54.3% of the vote to Schroeder’s 45.7%. Poloncarz’s victory was a clear indication of the city’s desire for new leadership in the office.
City Council Elections
The city council elections saw a number of incumbents reelected and a few new faces enter the chamber. The most notable races saw incumbent David Franczyk losing to challenger Joel Feroleto, and incumbent Joseph Golombek beating challenger Peter Savage. These races showed that the voters of Buffalo are willing to back new leadership if they feel it is needed.
Other Races
Other races included Common Council President, County Legislature, and Town Board. The incumbents in these races all won, though the margins of victory were not always as high as in the other races. The results of these races showed that the people of Buffalo are generally satisfied with their current representation in these offices.
Conclusion
The 2021 Buffalo elections were a clear indication that the people of Buffalo are engaged and willing to make their voices heard. The results of the races show that the people of Buffalo are open to new leadership if they feel it is necessary. It is clear that the people of Buffalo are invested in their local politics and are willing to support the candidates that they feel will best represent them.