Buffalo’s acting mayor, Christopher Scanlon, just got knocked out of the race for the Democratic mayoral nomination by State Senator Sean Ryan, who claimed victory in Tuesday’s primary. It’s a shake-up for the city’s leadership, with Ryan now likely to become the next mayor unless a Republican pulls off an upset in the general election.

Editor’s Note: Buffalo’s political landscape is shifting. Scanlon had been holding down the fort after the last mayor resigned, but Ryan’s win signals voters might want a fresh direction. Since Buffalo is heavily Democratic, this primary was basically the deciding round—so Ryan’s got a clear path to City Hall. Worth watching how his policies differ from Scanlon’s, especially on big local issues like development and public safety.

Buffalo's acting mayor, Christopher Scanlon, just got knocked out of the running for a full term after losing the Democratic primary to state Senator Sean Ryan. Scanlon faced a crowded field, but Ryan had the upper hand with key endorsements from local Democratic heavyweights and even took shots at Scanlon’s leadership during the race.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just insider baseball—Buffalo’s leadership is at a turning point. Scanlon’s loss signals voters might want a fresh direction, especially after his handling of... well, whatever Ryan was criticizing him for (the excerpt cuts off, but you get the vibe). Local races like this shape how cities tackle everything from potholes to policing, so who wins here matters for everyday Buffalonians.