Owens’ chief rival, Pat Hogan, called her to concede the race on Tuesday night.
Elections
We asked the 3 Democratic mayoral candidates your questions. Only 1 responded.
Sharon Owens is the only candidate who responded to the 10 questions, most of which were submitted by Syracuse residents who attended Central Current’s mayoral forum.
2025 primary election Q&A: Syracuse Common Council at-large candidate Hasahn Bloodworth
Bloodworth is one of four candidates for two available at-large Common Council seats. She faces incumbents Rasheada Caldwell and Amir Gethers as well as challenger Hanah Ehrenreich.
2025 primary election Q&A: Syracuse Common Council at-large candidate Hanah Ehrenreich
Ehrenreich is one of four candidates for two available at-large Common Council seats. She faces incumbents Rasheada Caldwell and Amir Gethers as well as challenger Hasahn Bloodworth.
2025 primary election Q&A: Onondaga Legislature 8th District candidate Tammy Honeywell
Honeywell faces former Syracuse Common Council member Chad Ryan in the Democratic primary to represent the party in the race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District.
2025 primary election Q&A: Onondaga Legislature 8th District candidate Chad Ryan
Ryan faces Tammy Honeywell in the Democratic primary for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District.
Syracuse candidates answer questions about tenant-focused policies as primary races near
Three candidates — Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, Councilor Amir Gethers and Hanah Ehrenreich — attended the forum, put on by a tenant-focused PAC. Tenants make up 61% of Syracuse residents.
Watch mayoral candidates clash at Central Current’s 2025 Democratic primary forum (video)
In addition to the video of the forum, you can read the transcript.
Democratic mayoral candidates spar over budget, housing and more at Central Current forum
The three Democratic candidates for mayor — Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, Councilor Pat Hogan and Councilor Chol Majok — will be on the ballot in June. On Thursday, they shared a stage to talk about the challenges facing Syracuse.
Tenant advocates in Syracuse rally for ‘good cause’ eviction legislation as primary elections near
Syracuse lawmakers in February took ‘good cause’ eviction legislation off the Common Council’s agenda. Tenant advocates urged voters to vote for candidates who support ‘good cause.’
