In New York’s newly redrawn 48th State Senate District, which includes the city of Syracuse, Sen. Rachel May, one of upstate New York’s most prominent progressive Democrats, faces competition from Julie Abbott, a moderate Republican with an extensive local resume.
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Meet the Onondaga County Court judge candidates: Melinda McGunnigle
Melinda McGunnigle, a Republican, is running for Onondaga County Court judge. She’s the chief homicide prosecutor and has worked in the office for 15 years.
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Meet the Onondaga County Court judge candidates: Ted Limpert
Ted Limpert, a Democratic candidate for judge, has 30 years of experience in law and in the military.
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2022 Election: Meet the candidates for Onondaga County sheriff
Republican Esteban Gonzalez is facing Democrat Toby Shelley for Onondaga County Sheriff.
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Onondaga County Democrats elect new leadership
DeWitt Town Councilor Max Ruckdeschel was elected chair, replacing Pamela Hunter who stepped down this year after four years as the head of the party.
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Onondaga County Republicans vote to keep leadership
Chair Benedict Doran replaced former Chair Tom Dadey in 2020. Doran will get her second term as the party’s leader.
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Onondaga County voter guide: See who will be on November ballot
The candidates for November’s general election are set; Early voting starts Oct. 29 and Election Day is Nov. 8.
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Onondaga County Democrats prepare for leadership change; Hunter expected to step down
Assemblywoman Pam Hunter has been chair of the party since 2018.
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Syracuse lawmakers narrowly pass citizen-led plan for redistricting
City lawmakers approved the newly drawn Common Council maps Monday after three years of work.
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NY 22: Francis Conole to face Brandon Williams in new Congressional district
Democrat Francis Conole will face Republican Brandon Williams in the race for Central New York’s new 22nd Congressional district.
