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Oneida County, New York

Oneida County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Oneida County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael D Brown and Mary Finegan. Candidate information follows official Oneida County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael D. Brown (Democratic, Working Families) faces Mary Finegan (Republican, Conservative), per the Oneida County Board of Elections' certification.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. Every voter in Oneida County votes on this seat.

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Michael D Brown

Democratic

Biography

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

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oneida County Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oneida County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael D Brown and Mary Finegan. Candidate information follows official Oneida County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oneida County Clerk election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Oneida County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael D Brown, full profileMary Finegan, full profileOfficial New York election office