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Kennedy seeks second full term in race against lightly funded Republican challenger
For the second time in two years, Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, a Buffalo Democrat, will square off against a relatively unknown Republican opponent in trying to retain his seat in Congress.
Early voting launches Saturday in Erie and Niagara counties. Find a map of polling locations, hours and other key election information in this 2026 General Election early voting guide.
Tim Kennedy hasn't been shy about befriending the most powerful Democrats in the House. He hasn't been shy about introducing legislation. And to hear his critics tell it, he hasn't been shy about bashing Republicans or supporting an Israeli regime that some say has committed genocide in Gaza.
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Two members of Congress who represent Western New York introduced legislation to close an airline safety loophole.
Dennis E. Hannon is a software and systems engineer from the City of Tonawanda who also leads an advocacy group.
U.S. Representative Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo, joined Clarence Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy in introducing legislation to close a loophole in a set of airline safety rules, which were originally inspired by the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence in 2009.
Rep. Tim Kennedy, left, is running against Dennis Hannon for the 26th Congressional District seat.
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