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Erie County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 144 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $79,500

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Sam Hoyt Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Democratic, Independence, Working Families
  • Occupation: 144th Assembly District since 1992
  • tate University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Shortly after my graduation.
  • I was honored by the college's United Student Government with an induction to its Hall of Fame.
  • As a member of the WNY delegation and a lifelong resident of the city's West side, I am intimate with not only the job of state legislator but the is
  • Each of my 14 years in office has brought tremendous opportunities for growth and learning.
Rus Thompson Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican, Conservative
  • Occupation: Self employed Home Remodeling Contractor
  • US Army 1976 - 1979
  • Co-Founder Primary Challenge, was instrumental in the formation of FreeBuffalo/FreeNewYork and received "Hero of the Tax Revolt from it's Founder.
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The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 2 questions on Rockefeller Drug Laws and Gambling Revenue.

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  • Profiles of Candidates - Browse for District 144, candidate name. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record for each candidate as available.
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