The Judges on Your Ballot
Judicial races are easy to miss on your ballot, but they matter- these are the judges who decide real cases in your community for years to come. This week, meet Anne Joynt and Craig Bucki, both running for NYS Supreme Court in the 8th Judicial District, which includes Niagara County. Catch Anne at her birthday celebration next Wednesday, and Craig at his Niagara Falls fundraiser next Thursday. And mark your calendar: early voting starts Saturday, October 24.
Candidate Spotlight
Anne Joynt, NYS Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District
Anne is a 1998 graduate of Medina High School who's spent the last two decades as a trial attorney at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, representing injured workers, children exposed to lead paint, and other clients who don't often get heard. She got her start in law school working on Judge Paula Feroleto's Supreme Court campaign- Feroleto is retiring this year, and Anne is running for the seat of the mentor who first showed her the job. If elected, she'd be the first Medina High School graduate, and the first woman from Orleans County, to serve on the State Supreme Court.
Craig Bucki, NYS Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District
Craig is a partner at Phillips Lytle in Buffalo, where he co-chairs the firm's Appellate Practice Team and has argued before the New York Court of Appeals and all four Appellate Division departments. His practice centers on litigation involving state and municipal government, and he's represented political candidates in election law disputes and advised governments on redistricting. He and Anne Joynt are running together on the Democratic and Working Families lines for two of the four Supreme Court seats up this year in the 8th Judicial District.
What's Coming Up
EVENT | WHEN | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday Canvassing Night | Every Tuesday, 6-9PM | UAW Local 686, corner of Walnut and Vine, Lockport |
Weekend Door Knocking | Every weekend | Lockport, North Tonawanda, Niagara Falls |
Crystal Peoples-Stokes Retirement Reception | Fri Oct 16, 6:30-9:30pm | The Powerhouse, 140 Lee St, Buffalo |
Jeffrey Elder Campaign Rally | Sun Oct 18, 2-5pm | 2435 Seneca Ave |
Ellman vs. Tenney Debate | Tue Oct 20, 7-8pm | WIVB, Channel 4 |
Anne Joynt Birthday Celebration | Wed Oct 21, 5:30-7pm | Wingnutz Bar and Grill |
Craig Bucki Fundraiser, NYS Supreme Court | Thu Oct 22, 6-8pm | Niagara Falls Country Club |
Early Voting Begins | Sat Oct 24 - Sun Nov 1 | Any early voting site in Niagara County |
North Tonawanda Lit Drop | Sat Oct 24, 9-11am | 130 Christiana St |
Vote-toberfest | Sat Oct 24, 6-8pm | Hyde Park |
Get Involved
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct 24 and runs through Sunday, Nov 1. Any Niagara County voter can vote at any of five sites: Niagara Falls Train Station, Niagara County Fair Grounds in Lockport, Wheatfield Community Center, Newfane Community Center, and Wendelville Fire Co. Hours change by day, so check the Board of Elections site before you go.
Craig Bucki has a fundraiser Thursday, Oct 22, 6-8pm at Niagara Falls Country Club- RSVP to Braden Pritchard at [email protected] by Oct 15.
Anne Joynt's birthday celebration is Wednesday, Oct 21, 5:30-7pm at Wingnutz Bar and Grill. Tickets are $99 at JoyntForJustice.com.
Weekend Door Knocking continues too- Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda, every weekend. Sign up for a shift.
We're growing a community, not just a campaign. Want to get plugged in beyond this week's ask? Fill out our volunteer form!
Thanks for being part of this,
Niagara County Dems