Edward A. Rath III
Republican · Candidate for Erie County Legislature, District 6 · November 3, 2026
About this race
Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.
2 candidates ran for Erie County Legislature, District 6 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.
Where they stand
Slightly right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 70 donors to their 2018 campaign for city council. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.
Funding
$63K raised, $1,120 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donald Spoth FARM | $4,000 |
| Robinson TAX Shelter Trust | $3,300 |
| Donald Hoffman | $3,300 |
| Mary Lou Rath | $2,950 |
| Paul Stephen | $2,500 |
| Catherine Forbush | $1,325 |
| Margrit Dicamillo | $1,271 |
| Rachel Small | $1,250 |
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Quick answers
- What party is Edward A. Rath III?
- Edward A. Rath III is running as a Republican.
- What does the Erie County Legislature, District 6 seat do?
- Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.
- Who is Edward A. Rath III running against?
- Rathi Ravi, for Erie County Legislature, District 6.
- How much money has Edward A. Rath III raised?
- $63K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Is Edward A. Rath III liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Edward A. Rath III is slightly right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
- Should I vote for Edward A. Rath III?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Edward A. Rath III's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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