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Christina M. Coyle-Lenz

Republican

Private citizen; college professor

Christina M. Coyle-Lenz is a professor who teaches leadership and business courses and has worked in business, higher education, organizational consulting and leadership training3. She holds an MBA from the University at Buffalo School of Management and a master's degree in creative studies from SUNY Buffalo State, and served on the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council3. She is the Republican and Conservative candidate for District 5 against incumbent Democrat Jeanne M. Vinal12.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her July 2026 campaign announcement listed supporting law enforcement and public safety among her priorities, alongside lowering property taxes and investing in roads and parks. (2026-07-02) source

No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

Record

  • Announced her candidacy for District 5 in July 2026 with the theme Leadership That Listens, naming lower property taxes, public safety, roads and parks, and transparency in county government as priorities3.
  • Served on the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. 2026 General Candidates List for Web (candidates by party line and district)Erie County Board of Elections
  2. Christina Coyle-LenzBallotpedia
  3. Coyle-Lenz to run for Erie County Legislature, District 5 (July 2, 2026)Amherst Bee