Race between Taughrin, Chludzinski in Assembly District 143 too close to call
Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Senior Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Emily Tran has been chronicling Buffalo's vibrant neighborhoods and community issues for over 10 years. She holds a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and previously contributed to NPR’s Buffalo affiliate, where she developed a knack for storytelling that resonates with local residents. Emily’s passion for community engagement drives her to highlight the unsung heroes of Buffalo.
More from Emily →Senior Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM · 1 min read
The vote totals for incumbent Patrick Chludzinski (R-Cheektowaga) and Ryan Taughrin (D-Lancaster) have been separated by less than 1,000 for much of the night, according to Erie County Board of Elections' unofficial results.