What to Know About the Buffalo Mayoral Primary Election as Polls Open

More than 16,000 Buffalo Democrats vote in mayoral primary as of Tuesday afternoon

Among voters at polling sites, the spotlight was on the primary race for Buffalo mayor that's featured well-attended forums and debates, a potent dose of campaign advertising and significant sums of money.

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon addresses supporters

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon is addressing supporters as State Senator Sean Ryan leads in primary voting

What to know about the Buffalo mayoral primary election as polls open

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo residents will head to the polls on Tuesday for the Democratic primary for the Buffalo mayoral election. Five candidates are still in the race: acting mayor Chris Scanlon, State Senator Sean Ryan, University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt, former Buffalo Fire commissioner Garnell Whitfield and former state assembly aide Anthony Tyson-Thompson. Fact-checking attack ads in Buffalo Mayor’s race This year Buff…

Buffalo mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Primary Day

Primary Day is Tuesday in the City of Buffalo, and five Democrats are vying for their partys nomination for mayor.Each candidate shared their vision and the change theyd like to see as the city prepares for new leadership following longtime Mayor Byron Browns decision to step down last year.Heres a look at what each candidate had to say ahead of voters heading to the polls:Senator Sean Ryan "People are really looking for a change in how the city…