Topical Cuomo on Byron Brown's lack of campaign, low turnout: 'That doesn't work' Keith McShea News Staff Reporter Jun 23, 2021 Jun 23, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday provided his analysis of Mayor Byron W. Brown's apparent primary loss to India B. Walton.kAmx? D9@CEi {:EE=6 42>A2:8?:?8[ A=FD =@H EFC?@FE[ 6BF2=65 E96 DEF??:?8 =@DD 7@C E96 =@?8E:>6 :?4F>36?E] k^AmkAmQw:D 42>A2:8? DEC2E68J[ 2D x F?56CDE2?5 :E[ H2D E@ 2G@:5 6?828:?8 :? 2 42>A2:8?[Q rF@>@ D2:5 5FC:?8 2 (65?6D52J >@C?:?8 3C:67:?8 :? }6H *@C< r:EJ] Qp?5 J@F 925 2 G6CJ =@H EFC?@FE] (6 <?@H E92E 4@>3:?2E:@?] (6VG6 D66? E92E 367@C6] %92E 5@6D?VE H@C<]Qk^AmkAmQ*@F 6?5 FA H:E9 2 G6CJ =@H EFC?@FE[ 2?5 E96 @?=J A6@A=6 H9@ G@E6 2C6 E96 A6@A=6 H9@ 2C6 @C82?:K65] ]]] (6VG6 D66? 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Brown received fewer votes in his 2021 Democratic mayoral primary – which he appears to have lost to India Walton – tha… The Editorial Board: How did a longtime political pro like Brown lose to a novice who is largely unknown? "How did a four-term mayor with decades of political experience and a strong record fall to an upstart candidate that few people even heard of… Why turnout in Buffalo's mayoral primary wasn't really as low as some might think The mayoral turnout was higher than the three other major party primaries on Tuesday, including both Erie County sheriff elections. India Walton's win could inspire more outsiders to challenge incumbents Observers saw Walton's win as yet another signal that a dynamic candidate can knock off a complacent incumbent anytime, anywhere. Parties, progressive groups to counter any business-backed write-in for Brown Following a push by Buffalo's business community to urge Mayor Byron W. 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Byron Brown got fewer votes in 2021 primary than in his 4 prior Democratic mayoral primaries Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown received fewer votes in his 2021 Democratic mayoral primary – which he appears to have lost to India Walton – tha…
The Editorial Board: How did a longtime political pro like Brown lose to a novice who is largely unknown? "How did a four-term mayor with decades of political experience and a strong record fall to an upstart candidate that few people even heard of…
Why turnout in Buffalo's mayoral primary wasn't really as low as some might think The mayoral turnout was higher than the three other major party primaries on Tuesday, including both Erie County sheriff elections.
India Walton's win could inspire more outsiders to challenge incumbents Observers saw Walton's win as yet another signal that a dynamic candidate can knock off a complacent incumbent anytime, anywhere.
Parties, progressive groups to counter any business-backed write-in for Brown Following a push by Buffalo's business community to urge Mayor Byron W. Brown to wage a write-in campaign for November's general election, sup…
Byron Brown launches write-in campaign for mayor as others eye the race A new and fiery Byron W. Brown sought to revive his failed mayoral campaign Monday with a whole new persona, and former County Executive Joel …
Watch now: India Walton's Editorial Board interview India Walton spoke to The News' Editorial Board on June 3, 2021. Listen to audio clips of her interview on various topics.
