Republican primary fight (or worse) shaping up in NY-26
From the Buffalo News:
Western New York’s Conservative Party handed a huge boost to Republican Rick Lewis’ congressional hopes Friday by granting its often crucial backing — just when he needed it most.
Erie County Conservative Chairman Ralph C. Lorigo said he and other party leaders of the 26th Congressional District will back the Talking Phone Book president for the seat of the retiring Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence.
That means Republicans, who are prepared to back rival Christopher J. Lee at a meeting set for Monday night in Geneseo, now face the real possibility of a split ticket against one Democrat in the November general election. It also provides Lewis with powerful leverage with Republican leaders for Monday’s meeting, as well as added incentive for him to wage a rare GOP primary in an effort to provide united opposition against the winner of the expected Democratic primary.
Recall that Minarik and the Monroe County GOP already endorsed Lee.
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