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The2013 Erie County Executive election was held on November 5, 2013. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Barry Grossman, who was first elected in2009, ran for re-election to a second term. However, he was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary by former CongresswomanKathy Dahlkemper, losing renomination 52–48 percent. In the general election, she faced the Republican nominee, businessman andTea Party activist Don Tucci. Dahlkemper defeated Tucci by a wide margin, winning her first term as County Executive, 57–43 percent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathy Dahlkemper | 13,319 | 52.33% | |
| Democratic | Barry Grossman (inc.) | 12,133 | 47.67% | |
| Total votes | 25,452 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Tucci | 5,011 | 41.87% | |
| Republican | Tom Loftus | 4,494 | 37.55% | |
| Republican | Tom McGahen | 2,464 | 20.59% | |
| Total votes | 11,969 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathy Dahlkemper | 31,391 | 57.25% | |
| Republican | Don Tucci | 23,436 | 42.75% | |
| Total votes | 54,827 | 100.00% | ||
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