Candidate
Michael D. Calarco
Running for District Attorney in Wayne County
Michael D. Calarco is the current District Attorney of Wayne County, New York, having been elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 3, 2026Budget Management
Requested an increase in the District Attorney's office budget due to personnel changes and increased case volume.
source ↗Prosecution of Homicide Cases
Reported that all homicide cases in 2019 resulted in convictions, leading to long prison sentences.
source ↗Residency Requirements for Employees
Faced challenges in hiring qualified candidates due to strict residency requirements for Wayne County employees.
source ↗Elder Abuse Prosecution
Investigates instances of older adult abuse and assists older adults in finding organizations to combat abuse.
source ↗Office Staffing and Case Management
Emphasized hiring younger and more talented prosecutors to manage the increasing number of cases.
source ↗Community Engagement
Conducted visits to every Justice Court and planned meetings with all School Superintendents to enhance community relations.
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🗳️ When to vote
Register by
Oct 24
in 50 days
Early voting
Oct 24–Nov 1
in 50 days
Election day
Nov 3
in 60 days
Sources
- Wayne County DA to retire; Assistant DA Callanan to fill role leading prosecutors office
- WAYNE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
- Supervisors take 'serious' stand over residency requirements for Wayne County employees at meeting
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- AGENDA
- Wayne DA talks about challenge first year in office
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 06/08/2021). Verify details with your local election office.
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