However, the Republican Commissioner of the Erie County Board of Elections and a political science expert are raising concerns about the letters' messaging. WATCH: Erie County election commissioner says conservative nonprofit mailers sent to residents are misleadingErie County official: Judicial Watch election mailers are misleading"This one just read like a phishing email. Ralph Mohr, the Republican commissioner of the Erie County Board of Elections, has held the position for 33 years. He said there has never been a problem in Erie County with election results. Mohr encouraged anyone with concerns to contact the Erie County Board of Elections directly.