Stefanik draws big crowd at Broome County GOP event
More than 500 Republicans packed a Vestal park Tuesday as Congresswoman Elise Stefanik headlined Broome County’s biggest political event of the year. The 5th Annual Clambake, hosted by the county GOP, featured speeches from Stefanik, ... more
Stefanik eyes governor bid as GOP sees opening
Elise Stefanik could mount a serious challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026, thanks to narrowing poll numbers and rising independent support, according to Times Union. Republican insiders believe she’ll run on kitchen-table issues like ... more
Hornell begins $30M gym overhaul project
Demolition is in full swing at Hornell High as crews tear down the old A gym to make way for a $30.2 million sports complex, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The new facility will ... more
Voter turnout could decide control of NY seats
Four of New York’s congressional races are shaping up to be some of the nation’s tightest in 2026, and turnout may tip the scales, according to the Times Union. Historical trends show Democrats lose more ... more
Court reinstates MacBride’s Truth and Justice ballot line
Jason MacBride is officially back on the November ballot after a judge reversed an earlier ruling that had tossed out his independent nominating petition due to missing evidence. The Ontario County Supreme Court granted MacBride’s ... more
Geneva Council hopefuls talk housing, Rec Complex
All seven candidates for Geneva City Council took the stage last week to share their goals and priorities, even though only two of the five open seats are contested, according to the Finger Lakes Times ... more
DiNolfo, Karle get more support in judge race
Republican leaders from eight counties have thrown their support behind Judge Kristina “Kitty” Karle and Attorney Joseph DiNolfo for New York State Supreme Court. Delegates from Ontario, Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates ... more
Ritts retirement reshapes Ontario County DA race
The Ontario County district attorney race shifted sharply this week as incumbent Jim Ritts announced he’ll retire. His exit, after losing the June GOP primary to former top prosecutor Jason MacBride, leaves MacBride as the ... more
West Bloomfield Democrats announce local election slate
A grassroots effort to bring neighbors together has led to a new lineup of candidates in West Bloomfield’s 2025 town election. Led by campaign managers Birgit Coffey and Julie Eveleigh, the West Bloomfield Democrats are ... more
Hochul visits Wayne County Fair, blasts GOP health bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul kept her Wayne County Fair visit light on politics Monday, but ramped up her messaging elsewhere in the state, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Her brief, low-profile stop in Palmyra included ... more
Republican women endorse full 2025 candidate slate at summer event
A slate of Republican candidates received enthusiastic endorsements Thursday during a summer gathering hosted by the Ontario County Women's Republican Club. Held at the home of Club President Trisha Turner on July 31, the Summer ... more
Legg enters race for Geneva supervisor
A retired corrections sergeant and Geneva native has announced his bid for the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. Sean J. Legg, who spent nearly 24 years with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, declared his candidacy ... more
Rep. Mike Lawler rules out governor run
After months of speculation, Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will not run for New York governor in 2026, according to Spectrum News. Instead, the Hudson Valley Republican will seek reelection to his House seat, citing ... more
Two Democrats enter race to unseat Tenney in 2026
Two Democrats are hoping to challenge Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney in New York’s 24th Congressional District, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Diana Kastenbaum, a former manufacturing CEO from Batavia, and Army veteran Steven Holden ... more
Ontario GOP promotes five women for supervisor roles
Ontario County Republicans are backing five women for town supervisor races this fall, highlighting a push for experienced female leadership, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The candidates—Meghan Fuller (South Bristol), Kris Singer (Canadice), Laura ... more
Campaign cash stacks up in NY battleground districts
With over a year until the 2026 midterms, New York’s most competitive congressional candidates are building sizable campaign war chests, according to State of Politics. Incumbents in key swing districts are raising millions, though most ... more
Ontario DA race erupts over courthouse alcohol controversy
Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts defended himself Thursday against fallout from a 2024 office party where staff drank alcohol in the courthouse, according to WHAM. Ritts accused his election opponent, Jason MacBride, of politicizing ... more
Fayette Democrats field just one candidate
Only one Democrat will appear on the ballot in Fayette this November, according to Finger Lakes Times. At a recent caucus, party members nominated David Pell to run for town justice against incumbent Republican Christopher ... more
Waterloo Democrats to pick candidates July 17
Democrats in the town of Waterloo will hold a caucus on July 17 to nominate candidates for several local offices, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The meeting will take place at party chair Ted ... more
