Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns declared victory Tuesday, but his opponent has yet to concede.

With 98 percent of districts reporting, the Erie County Board of Elections shows Kearns with a lead of more than 5,000 votes.

Kearns thanked his supporters and his staff for their hard work.

Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner, meanwhile, says the race is too close to call.

Angela Marinucci says she still hopes to take office in January.