Four Candidates Compete for Union Town Council Seats
The upcoming election will determine who fills two available seats on the Union Town Council.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Elections
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Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Union Town Council. This election cycle features both incumbent board members and challengers vying for positions in the Town of Union.
Why it matters
The local election will decide the composition of the governing body responsible for overseeing the town's administrative affairs. Voters will choose between candidates running on distinct party lines to determine the board's future leadership.
Four total candidates have filed to run for two available seats on the Union Town Council. The field includes incumbent board member David Kudgus, a 49-year-old Union resident running on the Republican and Conservative party lines.
The players
David Kudgus
He is a 49-year-old current member of the Union Town Council running on the Republican and Conservative party lines.
Joseph P. Nirchi Sr.
He is a current member of the Union Town Council seeking to retain his seat on the board.
Kerby Sainclair
He is one of the candidates competing for a position on the Union Town Council.
Meggan Taylor
She is one of the candidates competing for a position on the Union Town Council.
The details
The race features incumbent members David Kudgus and Joseph P. Nirchi Sr. facing competition for the two available seats. Candidates are campaigning on specific party lines to secure their positions on the town board.
Timeline
The Union Town Council election is scheduled for 2026.
Political Context
This election operates under the New York State Election Law party designation provisions, which dictate how candidates secure ballot placement. These regulations ensure that all participants must formally align with specific political parties to represent them before the electorate.
The outcome of this election will directly influence local governance and policy decisions affecting residents of Union. Taxpayers and citizens will see the results of these board-level choices reflected in the town's administrative direction.
The takeaway
Voters should review the party platforms of all four candidates to understand how each nominee plans to address town-specific issues. Evaluating incumbent performance alongside challengers helps ensure a representative and functional town board.
Further reading
For more information on local races, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press & Sun-Bulletin.
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