Oneida County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
48 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 33 Oneida County races, led by the New York Supreme Court Justice, 5th Judicial District contest.
County offices
ClerkMichael D Brown (D) · Mary Finegan (R)
Michael D Brown (Democratic) and Mary Finegan (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Oneida County Clerk.
Michael D Brown Democratic
Michael D Brown is the Democratic Party nominee for Oneida County Clerk in 2026 and also appears on the Working Families Party line, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Mary Finegan Republican
Mary Finegan is the sitting Oneida County Clerk, having served in the position for four years, per the county's official website. As Clerk she has implemented a free Fraud Alert system for property records and accelerated property conveyance notifications from monthly to daily, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Michael D. Brown (Democratic, Working Families) faces Mary Finegan (Republican, Conservative), per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageSheriffRobert M Maciol (D) · Jared A Pearl (R)
Robert M Maciol (Democratic) and Jared A Pearl (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Oneida County Sheriff.
Robert M Maciol Democratic
Robert Maciol has served as Oneida County Sheriff since taking office on January 1, 2011, and is seeking a fifth term in 2026, per the Sheriff's Office. He began his law enforcement career as a patrolman with the New York Mills Police Department, then spent 21 years with the Whitesboro Police Department, and previously served as Mayor of New York Mills from 2000 to 2010, per the Sheriff's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Jared A Pearl Republican
- Supporting deputies and staff through strong leadership and communication
- Strengthening and modernizing training for evolving public safety needs
- Promoting officer wellness and resiliency
Per the campaign site.
About Jared A Pearl
He previously served as an Oneida County deputy sheriff and corrections officer and has led the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department in several roles including chief, per his campaign site.
Robert M. Maciol (Democratic) faces Jared A. Pearl (Republican, Conservative), per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 1Keith H Schiebel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Keith H Schiebel (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 1.
Keith H Schiebel Republican
Keith Schiebel is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 1, representing Vernon and parts of Verona, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Economic Development & Tourism committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Keith H. Schiebel (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 1; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 2Jacob T Addington (D) · Colin E Idzi (R)
Jacob T Addington (Democratic) and Colin E Idzi (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 2.
Jacob T Addington Democratic
Jacob Addington is the Democratic Party nominee for Oneida County Legislator, District 2, and also appears on the Working Families Party line, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Colin E Idzi Republican
Colin Idzi is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 2, representing Augusta, Marshall, Sangerfield and part of Kirkland, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Public Safety committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Jacob T. Addington (Democratic, Working Families) faces Colin E. Idzi (Republican, Conservative) for District 2, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 3Norman Leach (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Norman Leach (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 3.
Norman Leach Republican
Norman Leach is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 3, representing Vienna, part of Rome and part of Verona, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Workers' Compensation committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Norman Leach (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 3; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 4Cynthia L Rogers-Witt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cynthia L Rogers-Witt (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 4.
Cynthia L Rogers-Witt Republican
Cynthia Rogers-Witt is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 4, representing parts of Rome and Verona, per the county's official roster. She chairs the Health & Human Services committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Cynthia L. Rogers-Witt (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 4; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 5Michael B Waterman (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael B Waterman (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 5.
Michael B Waterman Republican
Michael Waterman is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 5, representing Annsville, Camden, Florence and part of Lee, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Public Works committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Michael B. Waterman (Republican) is the only candidate certified for District 5; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 6Steven R Boucher (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steven R Boucher (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 6.
Steven R Boucher Republican
Steven Boucher is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 6, representing Ava, Boonville, Forestport, Remsen and Steuben, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Government Operations committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Steven R. Boucher (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 6; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 7Stewart Rood (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stewart Rood (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 7.
Stewart Rood Republican
Stewart Rood is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 7, representing parts of Lee and Rome, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Stewart Rood (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 7; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 8Victoria Celia (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Victoria Celia (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 8.
Victoria Celia Republican
Victoria Celia is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 8, representing Marcy and parts of Utica and Whitestown, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Victoria Celia (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 8; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 9David A Buck (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David A Buck (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 9.
David A Buck Republican
David Buck is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 9, representing Deerfield, Trenton and part of Floyd, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
David A. Buck (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 9; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 10George Joseph (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
George Joseph (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 10.
George Joseph Republican
George Joseph is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 10, representing Westmoreland and parts of Kirkland and New Hartford, per the county's official roster. He serves as Majority Leader of the Board of Legislators, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
George Joseph (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 10; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 11Robert A Koenig (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert A Koenig (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 11.
Robert A Koenig Republican
Robert Koenig is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 11, representing Whitesboro, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Ways & Means committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Robert A. Koenig (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 11; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 12Thomas N Theall (D) · Kenneth White (R)
Thomas N Theall (Democratic) and Kenneth White (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 12.
Thomas N Theall Democratic
Thomas Theall is the Democratic Party nominee for Oneida County Legislator, District 12, and also appears on the Working Families Party line, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Kenneth White Republican
Kenneth White is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 12, representing part of Rome, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Thomas N. Theall (Democratic, Working Families) faces Kenneth White (Republican, Conservative) for District 12, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 13Christopher Newton (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher Newton (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 13.
Christopher Newton Republican
Christopher Newton is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 13, representing parts of New Hartford, Whitestown and Utica, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Christopher Newton (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 13; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 14D Chad Davis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
D Chad Davis (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 14.
D Chad Davis Democratic
Chad Davis is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 14, representing parts of Kirkland, New Hartford and Utica, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
D. Chad Davis (Democratic, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 14; no Republican nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 15Maria McNiel (D) · Louis Faga (R)
Maria McNiel (Democratic) and Louis Faga (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 15.
Maria McNiel Democratic
Maria McNiel is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 15, representing parts of New Hartford and Utica, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Louis Faga Republican
Louis Faga is the Republican Party nominee for Oneida County Legislator, District 15, and also appears on the Conservative Party line, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Maria McNiel (Democratic, Working Families) faces Louis Faga (Republican, Conservative) for District 15, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 16Mary Austin Pratt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary Austin Pratt (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 16.
Mary Austin Pratt Republican
Mary Austin Pratt is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 16, representing Bridgewater, Paris and part of New Hartford, per the county's official roster. She serves as Chairperson of the Board of Legislators, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Mary Austin Pratt (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 16; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 17Stephen DiMaggio (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephen DiMaggio (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 17.
Stephen DiMaggio Republican
Stephen DiMaggio is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 17, representing parts of Rome, Lee and Floyd, per the county's official roster. He chairs the Airport committee, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Stephen DiMaggio (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for District 17; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 18Joseph M Furgol (D) · John N Mirante (R)
Joseph M Furgol (Democratic) and John N Mirante (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 18.
Joseph M Furgol Democratic
Joseph Furgol is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 18, representing parts of Utica, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
John N Mirante Republican
John Mirante is the Republican Party nominee for Oneida County Legislator, District 18, and also appears on the Conservative Party line, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Joseph M. Furgol (Democratic, Working Families) faces John N. Mirante (Republican, Conservative) for District 18, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 19Timothy J Julian (D) · James A Zecca (Conservative)
Timothy J Julian (Democratic) and James A Zecca (Conservative) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 19.
Timothy J Julian Democratic
Timothy Julian is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 19, representing parts of Utica, per the county's official roster. He serves as Minority Leader of the Board of Legislators, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
James A Zecca Conservative
James Zecca is the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for Oneida County Legislator, District 19, per the county Board of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Timothy J. Julian (Democratic) faces James A. Zecca (Conservative); no Republican nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 20Venice A Ervin (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Venice A Ervin (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 20.
Venice A Ervin Democratic
Venice Ervin is the sitting Oneida County Legislator for District 20, representing parts of Utica, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Venice A. Ervin (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for District 20; no Republican nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 21Lori A Washburn (D) · Tony Myers (R)
Lori A Washburn (Democratic) and Tony Myers (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 21.
Lori A Washburn Democratic
Lori A Washburn represents District 21 on the Oneida County Legislature, per the Oneida County Board of Legislators website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Tony Myers Republican
Tony Myers is the Republican candidate for Oneida County Legislator, District 21, per the Oneida County Board of Elections candidate report. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Lori A. Washburn (Democratic, Working Families) faces Tony Myers (Republican, Conservative) for District 21, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 22Kellyann C Mercurio (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kellyann C Mercurio (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 22.
Kellyann C Mercurio Democratic
Kellyann C Mercurio represents District 22 on the Oneida County Legislature, where the county's website lists her as Kelly Mercurio Bianco. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Kellyann C. Mercurio (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for District 22; no Republican nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageLegislator - District 23Anthony C Leone Jr (D) · Frank A Pelli (R)
Anthony C Leone Jr (Democratic) and Frank A Pelli (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 23.
Anthony C Leone Jr Democratic
Anthony C Leone Jr represents District 23 on the Oneida County Legislature, per the Oneida County Board of Legislators website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Frank A Pelli Republican
Frank A Pelli is the Republican candidate for Oneida County Legislator, District 23, per the Oneida County Board of Elections candidate report. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Anthony C. Leone Jr. (Democratic, Conservative) faces Frank A. Pelli (Republican, Vote Affordable) for District 23, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageJudges
New York Supreme Court Justice, 5th Judicial DistrictJoseph Zavaglia (D) · Michael J. Manfredi (R)
Joseph Zavaglia (Democratic, Working Families) and Michael J. Manfredi (Republican, Conservative) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New York Supreme Court Justice, 5th Judicial District.
Joseph Zavaglia Democratic, Working Families
Joseph Zavaglia is a sitting Onondaga County Family Court Judge, elected in November 2023, per his campaign site. He also serves as Village Justice in East Syracuse and was the first Family Court judge appointed to the county's Youth Part.
Michael J. Manfredi Republican, Conservative
- Making decisions grounded in law and facts, without bias or political considerations
- Protecting constitutional principles and ensuring justice is accessible and equal for every citizen
Per the campaign site.
About Michael J. Manfredi
Michael J. Manfredi is Grand Jury Bureau Chief and Felony Trial Bureau Chief at the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office, where he has worked since 2007, per his campaign site. He holds a law degree from the University at Buffalo.
Voters choose one justice. Supreme Court justices are elected by judicial district; the 5th Judicial District covers Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties, so this race is on every ballot there. Names and party lines follow the State Board of Elections certification for the November 3, 2026 ballot; a name listed on more than one party line is one candidate.
Full race pageFamily Court JudgeStephanie Singe-Cully (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephanie Singe-Cully (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Oneida County Family Court Judge.
Stephanie Singe-Cully Republican
Stephanie Singe-Cully has served as Court Attorney to Hon. Paul M. Deep since 2023, per her campaign site. She spent more than a decade as an Oneida County Assistant District Attorney and served as Bureau Chief of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, per her campaign site. She is a graduate of LeMoyne College and Florida Coastal School of Law, per her campaign site.
Stephanie Singe-Cully (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageSurrogate Court JudgeMegan Dorr (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Megan Dorr (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Oneida County Surrogate Court Judge.
Megan Dorr Republican
Megan Dorr is Principal Court Attorney to the Oneida County Surrogate's Court, handling estate, guardianship and probate matters, per her campaign site. She previously spent more than a decade as Principal Attorney with the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Fourth Department, and worked in civil litigation and trusts and estates law in Utica, per her campaign site.
Megan Dorr (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Oneida County is split across 4 New York Assembly districts.
Find your districts by addressNew York Assembly: 4 districtsDistricts 117, 118, 119, 122
New York Assembly District 117Dennis Gordon (D) · Tammie Nabywaniec (R)
Dennis Gordon Democratic
- Lowering the cost of heating a home
- Infrastructure investment in roads, water systems and broadband
- Career pathways through SUNY and BOCES partnerships
Per the campaign site.
About Dennis Gordon
Dennis Gordon is a small-business owner and graphic designer from Jefferson County running for New York State Assembly District 117, per his campaign site. He grew up near Fort Drum in a military family and earned his degree from Jefferson Community College, per his campaign site.
Tammie Nabywaniec Republican
Tammie Nabywaniec is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Dennis Gordon (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Tammie Nabywaniec (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 117. Not on the November ballot: Ken Blankenbush, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 118Colleen Maxwell (D) · Heather A. Scribner (R)
Colleen Maxwell Democratic
- Property tax and affordability relief for rural communities
- Flexibility for rural school districts under the state's electric school bus and building electrification mandates
- Protecting farmland from large-scale solar siting
Per the campaign site.
About Colleen Maxwell
Colleen Maxwell is a former West Canada School Board member and Newport Planning Board member running for New York State Assembly District 118, per her campaign site. She grew up on a family dairy farm in Newport and has worked as an accountant, per her campaign site.
Heather A. Scribner Republican
Heather A. Scribner is the Republican and Conservative nominee for the 118th Assembly District, per WAMC. She serves as Fulton County Treasurer, per WAMC. No further biographical detail was found on her campaign site as of September 20, 2026.
Colleen Maxwell (Democratic), Heather A. Scribner (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 118. Not on the November ballot: Robert Smullen, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 119Jonathan E. Lipe (D) · Michael C. Gentile (R)
Jonathan E. Lipe Democratic
Jonathan E. Lipe is running for the 119th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He was born in Rome and raised in Floyd, per the site, and has spent his career in public service, per the site.
Michael C. Gentile Republican
Michael C. Gentile is the Republican and Conservative nominee for the 119th Assembly District, per Spectrum News 1 and the Rome Sentinel. He previously served as an Oneida County Legislator, per Spectrum News 1, and is running for the seat being vacated by Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon, per WKTV. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jonathan E. Lipe (Democratic; also on the Working Families and Mohawk Valley 1st lines), Michael C. Gentile (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 119. Not on the November ballot: Marianne Buttenschon, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 122Ihor Semko (D) · Brian D. Miller (R)
Ihor Semko Democratic
- supports addressing affordability and rising property taxes
- supports local workers and small businesses
- supports expanding healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Ihor Semko
Ihor Semko is running for the 122nd Assembly District, per his campaign site. He was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at age 8, per the site. He was the first in his family to earn a U.S. college degree, attending Herkimer County Community College and Utica University and earning an MBA, per the site, and previously served as Head of Human Resources at a manufacturing plant near Syracuse, per the site.
Brian D. Miller Republican Incumbent
- Tax relief
- Investment in statewide infrastructure, including roads, bridges and sewer systems
- Full funding of school districts
Per the campaign site.
About Brian D. Miller

Brian D. Miller is the incumbent New York Assembly member for the 122nd District, per nyassembly.gov. Before his time in the Assembly, he spent more than 36 years as a mechanical engineer while also working as an apple grower, and he served eight years as Bridgewater Town Supervisor and 16 years on the Oneida County Legislature, per his campaign site. He serves as Chairman of the Assembly Minority Steering Committee, per his campaign site.
Ihor Semko (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Brian D. Miller (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 122; Brian D. Miller is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageNew York Senate District 53Mandi Drake (D) · Joseph A. Griffo (R)
Mandi Drake Democratic
- Focuses on supporting workers and addressing affordability concerns facing New Yorkers, including housing and cost of living challenges
Per the campaign site.
About Mandi Drake
Mandi Drake is the Democratic nominee for Senate District 53. They are an art educator and local small business owner and a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, per their campaign site.
Joseph A. Griffo Republican Incumbent
Joseph Griffo is the Republican incumbent for Senate District 53. They served as County Executive of Oneida County from 2003 to 2006 and as a three term Mayor of Rome beginning in 1991, per the New York State Senate. They have served in the State Senate since 2007, per the New York State Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mandi Drake (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Joseph A. Griffo (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 53; Joseph A. Griffo is the sitting member, per the State Senate's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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