WNY Congressional Contests

Republicans are keeping the Congressional seat vacated by the retiring Thomas Reynolds. Chris Lee beat his rival Alice Kryzan with 55-percent of the vote. Incumbent Democrats Brian Higgins kept his seat, and Democrat Eric Massa knocked out Republican incumbent Randy Kuhl. Louise Slaughter took 78-percent of the vote to secure her seat in the 28th Congressional District. Her opponent, Republican David Crimmen walked away with 22-percent.