BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick has announced he will be running for Erie County executive in 2027, confirming the news with WIVB on Thursday morning. The role has been held by Mark Poloncarz since 2012, with his current term ending on Jan. 3, 2028. In September 2023, while running for his [...] ...read more read less