CANDIDATE FORUM for NYS Senate District 61

The League of Women Voters for Buffalo/Niagara and UB Voter will host a free Candidate Forum for candidates running in a special election for New York State Senate District 61.  Candidates certified by the Board of Elections have been invited to participate. There must be at least two candidates participating for the forum to be held. The forum is free and open to the public.

When: January 29, 2026

What: Candidate Forum for New York State State Senate District 61 special election

Where: University at Buffalo Student Union, Room 330, 50 Lee Road, Buffalo 14228

When: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Who: Candidates Dan Gagliardo and Jeremy Zellner have confirmed attendance.

District 61 covers part of the city of Buffalo, City of Tonawanda, Grand Island, Town of Tonawanda including the Village of Kenmore, and Amherst including the Village of Williamsville. Early voting begins January 24th and goes through February 1st. Election Day is Tuesday, February 3rd.

The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara will be recording the proceedings which will be placed on our YouTube site.