BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Gov. Kathy Hochul picked up a unanimous hometown endorsement on Wednesday from the Erie County Democratic Committee, which became the first county committee in New York to officially back her reelection bid.
Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner acknowledged Hochul’s WNY roots and said “it’s only fitting that we are the first of many committees to formally support her reelection.”
Hochul has already picked up several endorsements ahead of next June’s primary election and, according to recent polling, appears well-positioned hold off a challenge from her No. 2, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado…