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Voters across the Finger Lakes head to the polls today to decide dozens of local races — including several competitive contests for legislature, city, and town supervisor seats that could have a major impact on a range of issues.
Cayuga County
In Cayuga County, the spotlight is on Legislature District 10, where Amy Colvin Sargent (D) faces Michael Pettigrass (R) in one of the county’s most closely watched races.
In Auburn, four candidates are running for City Council — Terry Cuddy (D), Ginny Kent (D), Craig Diego (R), and Joe Villano (R) — setting up a partisan split that could shift the balance on the council.
There’s also a Locke Town Supervisor matchup between Fredrick W. Gould (D) and James H. Dempsey (R).
Ontario County
Several key city and supervisor races headline the Ontario County ballot.
In Canandaigua, Mayor Bob Palumbo (R) is being challenged by Thomas Lyon (D), while eight candidates — including Douglas Merrill (D), Sim Covington Jr. (D), and Ron Ouimette (R) — are running for City Council.
In Geneva, three City Supervisor contests are drawing attention. Wards 1 and 2 feature incumbent James Kennedy (D) against Sean Legg. Wards 3 and 4 have Jan Regan (D) facing James Babb (R). Wards 5 and 6 see Esther Dickinson (D) going up against Joseph Adulte (R).
Town supervisor races are also tight across the county, including Canandaigua’s Don Cotter (D) versus Incumbent Jared Simpson (R), Naples’ Incumbent John Cowley (D) against William Stopka (R), and South Bristol’s Lisa Moore (D) versus Meghan Fuller (R).
In West Bloomfield, Tim Schiefen (D) faces Ruth Smith (R) for town supervisor.
Seneca County
The Seneca Falls County Supervisor race features Jennifer Wick (D), former Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro (D), and incumbents Paul Kronenwetter (R) and Mike Rhinehart (R) for two seats.
In Waterloo, the Town Supervisor contest between Ted Young (D) and Don Trout (R) is one of the most competitive in the region.
Meanwhile, in Lodi, voters will decide between Democrats Bruce Terry and Martha Mosher, and Republicans Robert Jensen and Toyanna Wiggins for town council seats.
Schuyler, Wayne, and Yates Counties
In Schuyler County, Legislature District 2 has Erich Asperschlager (D) taking on Joan Hendy-Kline (CS), while District 3 features Gail Walker (D) against Laurence Jaynes (R).
Wayne County voters will decide several key contests, including Rose Town Supervisor (Kenan Baldridge (D) vs. Christine Rice (R)) and Williamson Town Supervisor (Joseph Lamanna (D) vs. Barry VanNostrand (R)).
In Yates County, the Legislature District 2 race includes Klaas Martens (D) and three Republicans — Richard Harper, Richard L. Willson, and Terry L. Button — competing for three seats.
What propositions are on the ballot?
Town of Hopewell: Increase terms of Town Clerk, Supervisor, and Highway Superintendent to 4 years from 2 years.
Town of Potter: Abolish the elected office of town clerk and create an appointed position by the town board. Local law adopted in November 2024.
Town of Potter: Abolish the elected office of highway superintendent and create an appointed position by the town board. Local Law adopted in November 2024.
Town of Marion: Establish a voter-approved annual tax under New York State Education Law §259 (Chapter 414) to provide stable funding for the Marion Public Library.
Town of Walworth: Establish a voter-approved annual tax under New York State Education Law §259 (Chapter 414) to provide ongoing funding for the Walworth-Seely Public Library.
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