GOP County Chair joins call for Cuomo Impeachment, tells Democrat Assembly Members to “Publicly stand up to Andrew Cuomo, or cower to his bully tactics”



GOP County Chair joins call for Cuomo Impeachment, tells Democrat Assembly Members to “Publicly stand up to Andrew Cuomo, or cower to his bully tactics” Buffalo, NY – Chairman Karl Simmeth calls for Western New York’s Democratic Assembly members to join in the impeachment fight against governor Andrew Cuomo. The Republican Assembly Caucus has announced a path … Continued

Erie County GOP Votes Overwhelmingly to Endorse Karen Healy-Case for Sheriff



Erie County GOP Votes Overwhelmingly to Endorse Karen Healy-Case for Sheriff   Buffalo, NY – On Saturday, the Erie County Republican Committee endorsed Karen Healy-Case as their pick for County Sheriff. Karen Healy-Case brings a wealth of experience in law enforcement and private sector security management. “Law enforcement has been my life, and I am … Continued

Erie County Republican Committee Unanimously Endorses Lynne Dixon for Erie County Comptroller



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2021 Contact: ECGOP Jesse.Prieto@ecgop.com Erie County Republican Committee Unanimously Endorses Lynne Dixon for Erie County Comptroller     Buffalo, NY – On Saturday, February 6, 2021 the Erie County Republican Committee unanimously endorsed Lynne Dixon to run for Erie County Comptroller. Erie County GOP spokesman Jesse Prieto said, “Our Party … Continued

Nate McMurray called for President Trump to be Executed



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2020 Contact: Jesse Prieto 716-856-8700, Jesse.prieto@ecgop.com Nate McMurray called for President Trump to be Executed County GOP Chair Karl Simmeth calls on Jeremy Zellner and Mark Poloncarz to immediately condemn Nate McMurray’s hateful attempt to divide our community Buffalo, NY – On Monday, January 11, Chairman Karl Simmeth and the … Continued

ECGOP Chairman Karl Simmeth in Response to Democrat Chairman Jeremy Zellner



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2020 Contact: Jesse Prieto 716-856-8700 ECGOP CHAIRMAN KARL SIMMETH IN RESPONSE TO DEMOCRAT CHAIRMAN JEREMY ZELLNER Buffalo, NY – Statement from Erie County Republican Chairman Karl Simmeth in response to Erie County Democratic Chair Jeremy Zellner’s statement. “As an American, veteran, and lifelong Republican, I am disgusted by Jeremy Zellner’s politically … Continued

Happy New Year



From the Desk of Karl Simmeth Chairman, Erie County Republican Committee Friends, Happy New Year! In a few short hours, 2020 will be over, and I can say confidently that many of us are down-right gleeful to turn the page on this chapter. I am proud of what the Erie County GOP was able to … Continued

ECGOP Spotlight: Meet Republican City Councilman Thomas Newman



All Politics is Local The Erie County Republican Committee is the premier Republican Organization in Upstate New York because of people like you who are fighting every day for our values. Despite Erie County being 2:1 Democrat in enrollment, Republicans keep winning. In 2021 there will be over 150 local elections from County Sheriff to … Continued

Clarence Councilman Chris Greene Recommended Unanimously to Fill Vacancy of Ed Rath in the Erie County Legislature



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2020 Media Contact: Jesse Prieto, Executive Director 716-525-5170 jesse.prieto@ecgop.com   Clarence Councilman Chris Greene Recommended Unanimously to Fill Vacancy of Ed Rath in the Erie County Legislature   Clarence, NY – Chris Greene was unanimously recommended by the Republican Committee Members Saturday morning to fill Senator-Elect Ed Rath’s seat in … Continued

ECGOP Spotlight | Beth Farrell, Hamburg Town Councilwoman



  ECGOP Spotlight | All Politics is Local The Erie County Republican Committee is the premier Republican Organization in Upstate New York because of people like you who are fighting every day for our values. Despite Erie County being 2:1 Democrat in enrollment, Republicans keep winning. In 2021 there will be over 150 local elections … Continued

GOP Attacks Legislature Democrats for $3.8M in Irresponsible and Wasteful Pork and Patronage in a Time of Crisis



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 3, 2020 Contact: ECGOP 716-856-8700 GOP Attacks Legislature Democrats for $3.8M in Irresponsible and Wasteful Pork and Patronage in a Time of Crisis Buffalo, NY – Republican Executive Director Jesse Prieto issued the following statement calling out the Democratic County Legislators for gross irresponsibility in a time of crisis. “It’s … Continued