Lawrence Dupre

Lawrence Dupre is a member of the Erie County Legislature in New York, representing District 1. Dupre assumed office on July 25, 2024. Dupre's current term ends on January 1, 2028.

Dupre (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Erie County Legislature to represent District 1 in New York. Dupre won 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	7,751
	Submit photo	William Respress (R)	13.0	1,164
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	40

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 8,955
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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 Dupre in this election.

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Erie County, New York (2024)

General election

Special general election for Erie County Legislature District 1

Incumbent Lawrence Dupre won election in the special general election for Erie County Legislature District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lawrence Dupre (D)	99.1	17,167
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	153

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,320
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dupre in this election.

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2024

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