Emin Eddie Egriu

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Emin Eddie Egriu

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June 27, 2023

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Emin Eddie Egriu (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Buffalo Common Council to represent Ellicott District in New York. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 27, 2023.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Buffalo, New York (2023)

General election

General election for Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District

Leah Halton-Pope defeated Michael Chapman in the general election for Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Leah Halton-Pope (D / Working Families Party)	77.8	3,194
	Submit photo	Michael Chapman (Independent)	21.1	865
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	47

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,106
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matt Dearing (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District

Leah Halton-Pope defeated Cedric Holloway, Matt Dearing, and Emin Eddie Egriu in the Democratic primary for Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District on June 27, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Leah Halton-Pope	46.1	1,133
	Submit photo	Cedric Holloway	26.9	661
	Submit photo	Matt Dearing	16.7	411
		Emin Eddie Egriu	9.3	229
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	23

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,457
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Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Matt Dearing advanced from the Working Families Party primary for Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District.

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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Egriu in this election.

2022

See also: New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 26

Incumbent Brian Higgins defeated Steven Sams in the general election for U.S. House New York District 26 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Higgins (D / Working Families Party)	63.9	156,883
		Steven Sams (R / Conservative Party)	36.0	88,339
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	149

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 245,371
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 26

Incumbent Brian Higgins defeated Emin Eddie Egriu in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 26 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Higgins	90.9	28,485
		Emin Eddie Egriu	8.7	2,731
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,325
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Steven Sams advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Steven Sams advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brian Higgins advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

2020

See also: New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2020

New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 26

Incumbent Brian Higgins defeated Ricky Donovan, Sr. and Mike Raleigh in the general election for U.S. House New York District 26 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Higgins (D / Working Families Party / Serve America Movement Party)	69.8	223,366
		Ricky Donovan, Sr. (R)	28.7	91,706
		Mike Raleigh (G)	1.4	4,631
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	244

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 319,947
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brian Higgins advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Emin Eddie Egriu (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Ricky Donovan, Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jim Samsel (R)

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Mike Raleigh advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ricky Donovan, Sr. (Independence Party)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Emin Eddie Egriu (L)
• Brian Higgins (L)

Serve America Movement Party primary election

The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brian Higgins advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brian Higgins advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.

2014

See also: New York's 26th Congressional District elections, 2014

Egriu planned to run in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent New York's 26th District. Egriu sought the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 24, 2014, but did not submit enough petitions to run in the primary.

Campaign themes

2023

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2022

Emin Eddie Egriu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Egriu's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Emin Eddie Egriu. I am a businessman here in Buffalo, New York, that has always been involved with the community. I've been a crucial factor in the start of PUSH Buffalo which is a great organization filled with people fighting for sustainable and affordable housing. I’m a longtime advocate for increased minimum wages and have recently shifted my focus to now ensuring workers receive a living wage. I’m also a staunch advocate for health care for all, with a unique perspective, as I have had my own personal experiences being unable to access quality, affordable health care. I also believe strongly that our treatment of immigrants needs to improve, providing humane treatment and access to public resources. I am a man of my community and constantly strive to make it better.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• HEALTHCARE FOR ALL- Lifesaving drugs such as insulin should never be hidden behind a paywall. If you need it to live a healthy life, it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s simple to me.
• CLEAN WATER- Let’s build a WNY that pours money not only into its Water Front but also its water pipes. There are 100 miles of lead pipes that provide water to Buffalo & hundreds of other communities. Water lines made with toxic metals.
• FREE COLLEGE- Inner city education must change. Our responsibility is not merely to provide access to knowledge; we must produce educated people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am running so this community can finally breathe. So they have better healthcare and quality of life. No one should decide to not go to the Emergency Room in a time of need because of how much it will potentially cost them. I run so they can get paid a just amount for their work, and have a roof over their head that doesn't cost them their dinner, clothes, or other essentials. I am running also to reform the immigration system the United States has. I, myself, am an immigrant and I'm very passionate about this topic.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"They Don't Care About US"- Michael Jackson

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2020

Emin Eddie Egriu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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