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Summary

Big shake-ups are coming to the Rochester City Council! Rachel Barnhart is throwing her hat in the ring, while Mary Lupien just announced they won't be running for re-election.

At a glance

Total mentions
9
Last 30 days
9

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct costs here, but future council spending priorities could shift depending on who wins.

✅Who benefits

Voters get fresh options and a chance to help steer the city's future direction.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (10)

RochesterFirst (WROC)Nov 2, 2026

Sunrise Smart Start: HEAP applications, early voting record

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, November 2, 2026. Weather forecast: Very warm start to November Very warm air is entering New York State for today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Te...

RochesterFirst (WROC)Nov 2, 2026

Monroe County sets early-voting record ahead of general election

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County has set a new early-voting record ahead of the general election, with 95,929 voters casting ballots before Election Day. The total far surpasses last year's early voting numbers. By November 2, 2025, approximate...

13WHAM-TVOct 30, 2026

Morelle, McIntyre face off in NY-25 debate days before Election Day

Morelle, McIntyre face off in NY-25 debate days before Election Day 13WHAM-TV

RochesterFirst (WROC)Oct 26, 2026

Monroe County early voting: 24K+ voters turned up on first two days

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 24,000 people have taken advantage of the first two days of early voting in Monroe County. The Monroe County Board of Elections released the number of voters who showed up over the weekend at the 15 polling sites. A tota...

WXXI NewsOct 24, 2026

Your guide to the 2026 election in Monroe County and Rochester

Your guide to the 2026 election in Monroe County and Rochester WXXI News

RochesterFirst (WROC)Oct 23, 2026

Early voting in Monroe County 2026: What to know

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Early voting starts this weekend if you are looking to avoid the lines on Election Day. This year, early voting starts on Saturday, October 24, and runs through Sunday, November 1. Here's how registered voters in Monroe Count...

RochesterFirst (WROC)Oct 22, 2026

NY counties prepare for Election Day, with bipartisan effort

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - With Election Day less than two weeks away, counties across New York State are preparing for November 3, when millions of voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in races across the state, including for governor. At the Sc...

13WHAM-TVOct 21, 2026

2026 Election Day: Voting information for the Rochester area

2026 Election Day: Voting information for the Rochester area 13WHAM-TV

Democrat and ChronicleOct 21, 2026

Rochester area voter guide to the 2026 local elections

Rochester area voter guide to the 2026 local elections Democrat and Chronicle

Spectrum NewsJul 20, 2026

Rachel Barnhart to campaign for Rochester City Council seat; Mary Lupien will not seek re­election

Rachel Barnhart to campaign for Rochester City Council seat; Mary Lupien will not seek re­election Spectrum News

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