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Michael H. Kooshoian

Democrat · Incumbent

Erie County Legislator, District 3

Michael H. Kooshoian represents District 3 (Tonawanda, Kenmore, Grand Island and North Buffalo) and was appointed to the seat on November 17, 2022 after Legislator Lisa Chimera left it23. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from the University at Buffalo, was an assistant district attorney in the Erie County District Attorney's felony trials bureau, and served as deputy town attorney and town attorney for the Town of Tonawanda3. He is unopposed in 2026 on the Democratic and Conservative lines14.

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Record

  • Appointed to the District 3 seat on November 17, 2022 with the support of Democratic committee members and the majority caucus3.
  • Former Erie County assistant district attorney (felony trials bureau) and former Town of Tonawanda town attorney3.

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

Sources (5)

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  1. 2026 General Candidates List for Web (candidates by party line and district)Erie County Board of Elections
  2. Legislators (district offices and members)Erie County Legislature
  3. Legislator Michael H. Kooshoian (official district page and biography)Erie County Legislature
  4. Michael KooshoianBallotpedia
  5. Session Agendas and Minutes, 2025 and 2026 (all meetings reviewed through Meeting No. 10 of 2026, May 28, 2026)Erie County Legislature