Jones-Rowser will face Hasahn Bloodworth in the race for the 4th district seat.
Chris Libonati
Chris Libonati is the managing editor of Central Current. He is a founding editorial member of the organization and was hired as Central Current's first reporter. He previously worked at the Syracuse Post-Standard as crime and policing reporter before briefly covering Syracuse City Hall.
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