Elections

Rep. Elise Stefanik is weighing a run for New York governor, sparking speculation and tension within the GOP, according to party insiders. Though not officially in, her potential candidacy is already complicating Rep. Mike Lawler’s ... more

The Geneva City Democratic Committee has unveiled its full slate of endorsed candidates for the upcoming 2025 local elections, aiming to field a diverse and experienced group committed to public service and community development. The ... more

Christy Bianconi, a veteran social worker and Ithaca resident, is running unopposed to represent District 14 on the Tompkins County Legislature, according to The Ithaca Voice. A Democrat with Working Families Party support, she seeks ... more

The Canandaigua Town Democratic Committee has introduced its full roster for the November election, aiming to shift the all-Republican Town Board toward more balanced representation. The candidates include Don Cotter for town supervisor and Bobby ... more

The Ontario County Board of Elections has announced that 137 candidates have been designated for local office in the upcoming 2025 election, triggering nine party primary contests scheduled for June 24. Sixty-eight political party petitions ... more

Tompkins County will hold a special election on June 24 to fill the District 3 legislature seat vacated by Susan Currie, who resigned to lead the county library, according to The Ithaca Voice. The district ... more

Matt Sullivan, a paramedic, union leader, and Army veteran, has announced his candidacy for the Tompkins County Legislature, aiming to bring urgent attention to emergency services, childcare, and local job development. A lifelong Danby resident ... more

Voters overwhelmingly approved a $28 million capital project in a Yates County school district on Monday, with the measure passing 186-67. According to Dundee Central School District officials, the plan will not raise local taxes ... more

Kristine Lytle is running unopposed in the upcoming special election for Cayuga County clerk, according to The Citizen. No Democratic candidate filed to run following Brian Scanlan’s sudden resignation earlier this month. Lytle, endorsed by ... more

The Dundee Central School District is asking voters to approve a sweeping $28 million capital improvement project that would modernize outdated infrastructure while avoiding any tax increase. The district announced the proposal on March 20, ... more

Andrew Cuomo, now a frontrunner in New York City's mayoral race, recently distanced himself from elements of the 2019 rent reform laws he once signed as governor. Speaking privately to the Real Estate Board of ... more

Attorney Joe Dinolfo has announced his candidacy for the New York State Supreme Court in the Seventh Judicial District, which includes Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties. With more than 30 ... more

The Ontario County Republican Committee has officially endorsed two local legal professionals for upcoming judicial races in the November 4 election. Judge Kristina “Kitty” Karle received the committee’s backing for New York State Supreme Court ... more

Ovid's appointed mayor Aaron Roisen won a full four-year term in this week's village election, defeating Ron Carmona 55-19. Kenneth Favreau and incumbent David Wood secured four-year trustee seats with 54 and 37 votes, respectively ... more

A special election for Cayuga County clerk will take place on November 4 to fill the seat vacated by Brian Scanlan, who resigned after 15 months in office. The winner will serve the remainder of ... more

Former Waterloo Police Chief Jason Godley and incumbent John Butlak won seats on the Waterloo village board in Tuesday’s election. Godley led with 180 votes, while Butlak secured 161, earning his fourth term. Jamie Rodger, ... more

Residents of the town of Potter have voted to change how two key positions—town clerk and highway superintendent—are filled. In a special election held Tuesday, both propositions to make the roles appointed rather than elected ... more

Dustin Carnes won the Odessa mayoral race with 52 votes, defeating Dan Heichel (35), Kathy Wilkens (26), and Ron Greschler (10). He will take office on April 1, replacing retiring Mayor Gerry Messmer. The election ... more

A five-year term on the Hornell Board of Education will be on the ballot when district voters head to the polls on May 20. The seat is currently held by Brian May, who was elected ... more