07-05-2025
WIVB to hold Buffalo mayoral debate ahead of Democratic primary
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – All five candidates on the ballot for the Democratic nomination in the race for Buffalo mayor have agreed to take the stage for a debate held by WIVB News 4 on June 3, exactly three weeks before the primary election.
The 90-minute event, hosted at D'Youville University's Kavinoky Theatre, includes a debate from 7-8 p.m. and a town hall-style question-and-answer period from 8-8:30 p.m.
The debate will air live on WIVB, and our free connected TV app, WIVB+. The 8-8:30 portion will be available exclusively on WIVB+ and
The candidates taking part in the event are:
Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon
State Senator Sean M. Ryan
University District Common Councilman Rasheed N.C. Wyatt
Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield Jr.
Buffalo native Anthony J.P. Tyson-Thompson
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WIVB's Dave Greber and Marlee Tuskes will moderate the event.
The Erie County Democratic Committee gave its endorsement to Ryan in February. The Erie County Republican Committee endorsed former law clerk James Gardner and will not hold a primary.
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 24. Early voting begins June 14. The general election is Nov. 4.
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