18th District Legislature Race Going Door to Door ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A challenger in a Monroe County legislature race has raised more than $9,000 since June. The incumbent in the 18th district race has raised nothing.

But despite the lack of cash - and declining to meet with the editorial board of the Democrat and Chronicle to seek its endorsement because he doesn't see "eye-to-eye" with the board - Republican legislator Ciaran Hanna says he's actively campaigning to keep his seat.

"I have been out there, but probably differently than my opponent. My opponent likes to call the press conferences, and trot around town and say 'look at me'. I've taken a different strategy. I've been knocking on doors. If the weather holds out and I luck out here, I'm looking to be able hit every street in my district."

Hanna says he likes to go door-to-door to hear what his constituents are concerned about, rather than "telling them what their concerns are."

His opponent, Democrat Nora Bredes, says she's also been going door-to-door, and is hosting "house parties" to discuss county issues.

"Some of these issues aren't easy to understand. Why does Monroe County have the worst bond rating in the state? What happened to create that situation? It's not something that is very explainable in a sound bite or in a two or three minute conversation at the door. So we find that house parties are a really good way to engage the voters."

Both candidates say they're hearing that county finances and taxes are top issues with voters.

Hanna says constituents also tell him they're concerned about keeping their jobs and their businesses in a down economy - but he hasn't heard much concern from voters about Robutrad.

In that matter, workers on the county clock allegedly went to strip clubs, took vacations, and did work for Republican candidates.

Bredes says when she talks to voters they bring up ethical concerns about county government and the FBI investigation following the Robutrad scandal.

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