Latest news with #CountyDemocraticParty
Fox News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Acting Buffalo, NY mayor loses in Democratic primary
Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon of Buffalo, N.Y., fell short in the city's Democratic primary Tuesday night, losing the nomination to state Sen. Sean Ryan. Scanlon conceded the primary to Ryan, thanking his supporters and apologizing for "not getting it done for you tonight." "It was a lot of work and the most humbling experience of my life to have the type of support that the campaign has had to this point," Scanlon said. Ryan, who has the endorsement of the county Democratic Party, declared victory and pledged to unite the city. "I know we need to unite Buffalo, not just as Democrats, but as Buffalonians," Ryan said. Ryan told Buffalo Toronto Public Media that he was "so pleasantly surprised with the margin" of victory in the multi-candidate field. The Associated Press called the victory for Ryan, who had 46.5% of the vote. Scanlon fell short with 35.3% of the votes. Scanlon sought a full term after replacing Buffalo's longest-serving mayor, Byron Brown, who resigned in October to head an off-track betting agency.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
El Paso takes part in nationwide ‘Hands Off' protest event
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso was one of hundreds of locations across the nation that took part in the 'Hands Off' protest against the Trump Administration and a whole host of its policies on Saturday, April 5. 'Today, communities nationwide will gather for the Hands Off Protest, uniting voices in an urgent call to President Trump to 'get his Hands Off, our government,'' the El Paso County Democratic Party said in a news release. Protesters gathered, starting around noon, at the busy intersection of Sunland Park Drive and Mesa Hills in West El Paso. An estimated 300 people participated, spread across the four corners of the intersection, according to an estimate from our crew on the scene. The protest ended at around 2:30 p.m. 'Participants in El Paso aim to highlight the detrimental effects of President Trump's recent decisions, including the implementation of tariffs that are contributing to rising costs for goods and services, as evidenced by the recent downturn in the stock market. This protest is more than just a local concern; it is part of a more significant, nationwide movement advocating for accountability and transparency in leadership,' the local Democratic Party said. A website, that was set up for Saturday's nationwide protests, read: 'Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!' The website said a core principle of the nationwide protest was a commitment to nonviolent action. Michael Aboud, chairman of the El Paso Republican Party, called the protest 'ridiculous.' 'Goverment is bloated and is overtaxing us,' Aboud said. 'El Paso City is following the typical Democrat tax and spend and so is the County. That is where they should be protesting. This is protest is a waste of time.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
