William Respress

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William Respress

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

William Respress (Republican Party) ran for election to the Erie County Legislature to represent District 1 in New York. Respress lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: Municipal elections in Erie County, New York (2025)

General election

General election for Erie County Legislature District 1

Incumbent Lawrence Dupre defeated William Respress in the general election for Erie County Legislature District 1 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lawrence Dupre (Working Families Party / D)	86.6	7,916
	Submit photo	William Respress (R)	13.0	1,186
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	40

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lawrence Dupre advanced from the Democratic primary for Erie County Legislature District 1.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. William Respress advanced from the Republican primary for Erie County Legislature District 1.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lawrence Dupre advanced from the Working Families Party primary for Erie County Legislature District 1.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Respress in this election.

Campaign themes

2025

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