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David M. Denz

Republican

Private citizen

David M. Denz is the Republican candidate for District 9 (South Buffalo, Lackawanna, Hamburg and Blasdell) against incumbent Democrat John J. Gilmour, and appears only on the Republican line12. A Buffalo radio program listed him as a guest on August 20, 2026 as a candidate for the Legislature3. No campaign website, biography or issue statements were found in the sources reviewed.

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

Record

  • Advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election as the Republican candidate for District 9; the June 23, 2026 Republican primary was canceled2.

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. David DenzBallotpedia
  3. Joe Beamer Blooming Onion Day (August 20, 2026 episode page listing Dave Denz, candidate for the Erie County Legislature, as a guest)Audacy (WBEN)