Who is running for Niagara County Legislature, District 7 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Niagara County Legislature, District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Niagara County Legislature District 7.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Jesse P. Gooch
Republican · IncumbentNiagara County Legislator, District 7
Jesse P. Gooch has represented the 7th District (most of Wheatfield and the Gratwick section of North Tonawanda) since he was first elected in 2019; he owns Painters Plus in North Tonawanda1. He chairs the Community Services Committee and sits on the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee23. He appears on the Republican and Conservative lines4.
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Douglas E. Mooradian
DemocratCommunity fundraiser and volunteer
Douglas E. Mooradian is the Democratic and Working Families candidate for the 7th District (Wheatfield and North Tonawanda)1. Born and raised in Niagara Falls and a Wheatfield resident since 2017, he describes himself as a longtime independent who has led multiyear fundraising efforts for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Boys and Girls Club and previously ran for State Assembly in 20222. He has said his priorities are 'safe neighborhoods, responsible spending, economic opportunity, and leadership that listens'2.
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.