Huge turnout for new WNY for Harris Headquarters

Chairman Jeremy Zellner and Chairwoman April Baskins

A crowd of nearly 300 celebrated the opening of the new Western New York for Harris headquarters at 671 Seneca Street last night with a high-energy rally and open house that featured remarks from Congressman Tim Kennedy, County Executive Mark Poloncarz, state Senator Sean Ryan, District Attorney Mike Keane, County Legislature Chair April Baskin, and many more.

“The energy and enthusiasm we shared at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago made its way to Buffalo and Erie County last night,” Erie County Democratic Committee Chair Jeremy J. Zellner said. “Our speakers, many of whom joined me as part of the regional delegation in Chicago, united us in our support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz, as well as all our important down-ballot candidates, from Chair Baskin and DA Keane to our Family Court and state legislature delegation.

“And now the hard part begins: doing the work necessary to win on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is why we followed our rally with an open house where we signed up volunteers for phone banking for the national, local, and regional tickets, assembling and distributing lawn signs, door-to-door canvassing, and weekly trips to Erie, Pa. to ensure that the Harris-Walz campaign win that critical swing state.”

Zellner said that since President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, and since Harris’ nomination in Chicago, volunteer requests have been pouring into ECDC by the hundreds.

Anyone interested in getting involved with the national and local campaigns may visit ecdems.com or call 716-853-2511.