The 29th Congressional District includes parts of Monroe, Ontario and six other counties in the southern tier. Just hours after the district’s current Congressmen Eric Massa announced he was stepping down, it seemed candidates from every part of the district were ready to step in.

Given the possibility of a special election in the near future, anyone hoping to win in this Congressional district will have to start campaigning soon.

"I'm disappointed that he felt he had to make that decision," said Brighton Town Supervisor Sandra Frankel.

Frankel stood by Massa during his time in office.

"This is going to create a hardship for the district," Frankel said.

Frankel is on a short list of Democrats considering a run for congress in district that has traditionally leaned republican.

"Our first priority is to identify who would be the best candidate to serve this district, who the Democrat is who could get elected in this district," said Frankel.

Massa's resignation could be seen by voters as the latest in a year Democratic scandals. That’s something New York's Junior U.S. Senator said all Democrats will need to overcome.

"People have grave concerns, but that means for the rest of us we have to work that much harder to restore confidence," said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Republicans say now is the time to capitalize.

"The fact is the voters are a little bit tired of one party rule both in Washington and in Albany, so I'm sure they'll take a real hard look at the Republican candidate, and say you know what, we need some representation on the other side of the aisle," said Monroe County Republican Chairman Bill Reilich.

It's an opportunity Corning Mayor Tom Reed has been eyeing since July, but he could have some competition from a well-known Republican. Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is being urged to run.

"She's done an outstanding job in the county being a fiscal conservative living in the means of a budget, and that's something that's needed in Washington. She's getting a lot of calls urging her to run," Reilich said.

While Frankel is forced to look forward politically, she said it's more important to wish her friend well.

"And hope that he moves forward in good health and has a happy future for himself and his family. That's priority number one," Frankel added.

Maggie Brooks just returned from Washington, and is not expected to make an announcement about her political future until Monday.