What party is David J. DeFields Jr.?

David J. DeFields Jr. is running as a Republican.

How much money has David J. DeFields Jr. raised?

$4,685 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

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David J. DeFields Jr.

Republican · Candidate for Town of Cheektowaga Council Member (To Fill Vacancy) (Erie County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

2 candidates ran for Town of Cheektowaga Council Member (To Fill Vacancy) (Erie County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Cheektowaga Township voters.

Where they stand

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Funding

$4,685 raised, $250 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Jay Boardway	$500
Afscme Local 1095	$500
Afscme Council 66	$500
Patrick Chludzinski	$260
Matthew Burdzy	$260
ATD Designs	$260
Friends of Geoff Szymanski	$250
Sara Holzman	$164

Source: New York State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-23.

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Quick answers

What party is David J. DeFields Jr.?: David J. DeFields Jr. is running as a Republican.
What does the Town of Cheektowaga Council Member (To Fill Vacancy) seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is David J. DeFields Jr. running against?: Rachel L. Martinez, for Town of Cheektowaga Council Member (To Fill Vacancy) (Erie County).
How much money has David J. DeFields Jr. raised?: $4,685 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for David J. DeFields Jr.?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare David J. DeFields Jr.'s record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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