Incumbent Republican Dave Knapp declared victory in the race for the Onondaga County Legislature’s 12th District against his Democratic challenger, Neil Smith.
Knapp won 51.6% of the vote with 100% of the vote counted, according to Onondaga County Board of Elections unofficial results. Smith had 48.3%.
The district includes the village in Manlius, parts of the towns of Dewitt, Manlius, Pompey, Lafayette, and Tully, and Onondaga Nation.
The district spans the southeastern corner of the county, including the village in Manlius, parts of the towns of Dewitt, Manlius, Pompey, Lafayette, and Tully, and Onondaga Nation.
Knapp’s legislative priorities include responsible budgeting, supporting agriculture and veterans, and supporting strong economic growth across the county, according to his biography on the legislature’s website.
Knapp ran on the Republican and Conservative lines, while Smith ran on the Democratic line.
