2003 Erie County, New York Executive election

none January 2025 May 2023 2003 Erie County Executive election New York presidential no 1999 Erie County, New York Executive election 1999 November 4, 2003 2007 Erie County, New York Executive election 2007 150x150px Joel Giambra Republican Party (United States) font-weight:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left; Parties Conservative Independence 134,305 55.47% 150x150px Daniel J. Ward Democratic Party (United States) Working Families Party 107,773 44.53% County Executive Joel Giambra Republican Party (United States) Joel Giambra Republican Party (United States) The 2003 Erie County, New York Executive election took place on November 4, 2003, to select the County Executive of Erie County, New York. Incumbent Republican County Executive Joel Giambra ran for re-election to a second term, and he was challenged by Amherst Town Councilman Daniel Ward, the Democratic nominee. Gambia ultimately defeated Ward in a landslide, winning 55 percent of the vote to Ward's 45 percent.McCarthy Robert J. Giambra easily defeats Ward The Buffalo News November 5, 2003 Buffalo, New York A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177690713/ July 28, 2025 General election Candidates Joel Giambra, incumbent County Executive (Republican, Independence, Conservative)Cardinale Anthony Griffin on primary ballot for Council seat in South District after gaining signatures The Buffalo News July 11, 2003 Buffalo, New York C3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177689815/ July 28, 2003 Daniel J. Ward, Amherst Town CouncilmanMcCarthy Robert J. Ward says he'll challenge Giambra The Buffalo News May 9, 2003 Buffalo, New York A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177689497/ July 28, 2003 (Democratic, Working Families) Campaign Giambra, who was viewed as a potential Republican candidate for Governor in 2006,Spector Joseph Spitzer preparing to run for governor, analysts say Star-Gazette February 25, 2003 Elmira, New York 2C https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette/177691332/ July 28, 2025 announced his campaign for re-election on March 20, 2003, calling for the November election to "be a referendum on regionalism," "hope," and "opportunity."McCarthy Robert J. Confident Giambra kicks off re-election bid The Buffalo News March 21, 2003 Buffalo, New York B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177691288/ July 28, 2025 Local Democrats struggled to attract a candidate,McCarthy Robert J. Ward would be happy to challenge Giambra The Buffalo News May 2, 2003 Buffalo, New York B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177691124/ July 28, 2025 and eventually recruited Amherst Town Councilman Daniel Ward, who referred to the Giambra administration administration as "brain dead." Giambra remained the frontrunner throughout the campaign, raising and spending significantly more than Ward.McCarthy Robert J. Giambra sets record, raises more money than Ward The Buffalo News November 1, 2003 Buffalo, New York B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177690658/ July 28, 2025 Ward ran an aggressive campaign against Giambra, accusing him of favoritism in county contractsMcCarthy Robert J. Ward accuses Giambra of favoritism in contracts The Buffalo News October 5, 2003 Buffalo, New York B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177691028/ July 28, 2025 and political patronage in hiring, which Gambia denied.Cardinale Anthony Giambra dismisses Ward's scandal charges The Buffalo News October 29, 2003 Buffalo, New York B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177691078/ July 28, 2025 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersCV – certain votersV – unclear Marginof error Daniel J.Ward (D) JoelGiambra (R) Other /UndecidedFingerhut Granados Opinion ResearchMcCarthy Robert J. Democrats tout poll showing close race The Buffalo News October 7, 2003 Buffalo, New York B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177690057/ July 28, 2003 September 16–18, 2003 450 (V) ± 5.0% 37% 42% 21%Goldhaber Research AssociatesBuckham Tom Giambra far ahead, poll shows The Buffalo News October 9, 2003 Buffalo, New York B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news/177690402/ July 28, 2025 October 5–7, 2003 504 (LV) ± 4.4% 25% 47% 23%SurveyUSAGOP's Giambra Tops Dem Ward, Re-Elected Erie County Executive SurveyUSA November 1, 2003 http://www.surveyusa.com/2003_Elections/NY031031ErieExec.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20031124051224/http://www.surveyusa.com/2003_Elections/NY031031ErieExec.pdf November 24, 2003 July 29, 2025 October 28–30, 2003 465 (CV) ± 4.7% 42% 53% 5% Results 2003 Erie County Executive election2003 General Canvass Book Erie County Board of Elections 2003 https://elections.erie.gov/Files/Election%20Results/2003/2003-General.pdf July 21, 2003 Joel Giambra Republican Party (United States) 111,555 46.08% Joel Giambra Independence Party of New York 13,128 5.42% Joel Giambra Conservative Party of New York State 9,622 3.97% Joel Giambra Total 134,305 55.47% Daniel J. Ward Democratic Party (United States) 98,371 40.64% Daniel J. Ward Working Families Party 9,402 3.88% Daniel J. Ward Total 107,773 44.53% 242,078 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Notes References Category:2003 United States county executive elections Category:Erie County, New York Executive elections Category:Erie County, New York Erie County, New York Executive