Great news, Jack Quinn a Republican representing a one of the most Democratic districts has decided not to run for re-election. In this district Gore won by 12% and the cook partisan voting index gives it a D + 6.
Assemblyman Brian Higgins will likely run, has probably the best base with his South Buffalo district. The county Sheriff Pat Gallivan may run too, he could be tough because he is a Democrat turned Republican. Those seem like the top two contenders for right now, but Assemblyman Sam Hoyt's district is mostly in the CD and Kerry's WNY coordinator is supposedly looking at it too.