2025 Erie County, Pennsylvania Executive election
November 4, 2025
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Precinct results Vogel: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Davis: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2025 Erie County Executive election was held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent County Executive Brenton Davis, first elected in 2021, sought reelection to a second term, but was defeated in the general election by businesswoman Christina Vogel, the Democratic nominee.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Christina Vogel, businesswoman, Erie County Community College trustee[1]
- Perry Wood, Executive Director of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christina Vogel | 13,440 | 52.33% | |
| Democratic | Perry Wood | 12,153 | 47.32% | |
| Democratic | Write-ins | 89 | 0.35% | |
| Total votes | 25,682 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Brenton Davis, incumbent County Executive[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brenton Davis (incumbent) | 12,730 | 94.18% | |
| Republican | Write-ins | 787 | 5.82% | |
| Total votes | 13,517 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Brenton Davis, incumbent County Executive (Republican)
- Christina Vogel, businesswoman, Erie County Community College trustee (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christina Vogel | 47,680 | 62.36% | |
| Republican | Brenton Davis (incumbent) | 28,627 | 37.44% | |
| Write-in | 148 | 0.19% | ||
| Total votes | 76,455 | 100.00% | ||
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References
- ^ Rao, A.J. (February 18, 2025). "Donatos franchise owner Christina Vogel enters race for Erie County Executive". Erie Times-News. Erie, Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Rao, A.J. (January 28, 2025). "ECGRA head Perry Wood enters county executive race, pledges 'collaborative' leadership". Erie Times-News. Erie, Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "Election Summary Report - Closed Primary - Erie County - May 20, 2025" (PDF). Erie County Department of Elections and Voter Registration. June 5, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Rao, A.J. (January 17, 2025). "Davis launches reelection bid, vows to keep fighting 'status quo' after heated first term". Erie Times-News. Erie, Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Erie County Department of Elections and Voting. Retrieved November 4, 2025.