Kevin Hardwick switching to County Legislature's Democratic caucus By Stephen T. Watson, Sandra Tan Dec 18, 2018 Dec 18, 2018 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick. (Harry Scull Jr./News file photo) By Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Stephen T. Watson, Sandra Tan Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, a Republican from the City of Tonawanda, is switching parties to the Democrats.kAmw2C5H:4< 92D 56G6=@A65 2 C6AFE2E:@? 2D 2 >2G6C:4< :? 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