2025 Erie County, Pennsylvania Executive election

2025 Erie County Executive election
November 4, 2025
County Executive before election; Brenton Davis; Republican	Elected County Executive ; Christina Vogel; Democratic

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

Democratic primary results^[3]
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

Republican primary results^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Brenton Davis (inc.)	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

2025 Erie County Executive general election^[5]
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%
	Democratic gain from Republican

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.

External links

What's Next: The 2025 Municipal Election - Erie County Department of Elections and Voter Registration

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

[primary_results-3] "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.

[4] 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.

[5] "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Erie County Department of Elections and Voting. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

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