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Orleans County Legislature

Orleans County Legislature

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Population
39,825
2024 president
Trump +40.4
Harris 29.7% · Trump 70.1%
Party in majority
Republicans (6–1)
County budget
$100 million
Chief Administrative Officer
Jack Welch
Seats contested
14%
1 of 7 seats on the ballot

1 Republican-held seat is contested this year. Democrats would need to flip 3 to gain control, so control can't change in 2026.

SeatCurrent member2026 race
District 1William H. Eick RUnopposed
William Eick R
District 2Lynne M. Johnson RUnopposed
Lynne M. Johnson R
District 3Fred Miller DUnopposed
Fred Miller D
District 4John M. Fitzak RUnopposed
John M. Fitzak R
At-Large CentralDon Allport RContested
Marlene Seielstad D vs. Donald J. Allport R
At-Large EastEdward F. Morgan RUnopposed
Edward F. Morgan R
At-Large WestMerle "Skip" Draper RUnopposed
Merle L. Draper R