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Onondaga County, New York

Onondaga County Legislator, District 14

2 candidates are tracked for Onondaga County Legislator, District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cody M. Kelly and Jessica Dapson. Candidate information follows official Onondaga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Cody M. Kelly (Republican, Conservative) faces Jessica Dapson (Democratic, Working Families). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Cody M. Kelly, is on the ballot.

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Cody M. Kelly

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Cody M. Kelly is a pediatric physical therapist who earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2016, per the county government website. County Executive Ryan McMahon appointed him to the Onondaga County Legislature in February 2021, and he has since been reelected to represent District 14. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

Jessica Dapson

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Using research and data based decision making on community issues
  • Cultivating community and shared values among residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jessica Dapson is a public high school teacher, part-time wedding officiant and military spouse who holds degrees from Herkimer County Community College, Syracuse University and Utica University, per her campaign site. She is running for Onondaga County Legislature District 14.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Onondaga County Legislator, District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Onondaga County Legislator, District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cody M. Kelly and Jessica Dapson. Candidate information follows official Onondaga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Onondaga County Legislator, District 14 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 Onondaga County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Cody M. Kelly, full profileJessica Dapson, full profileOfficial New York election office