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Ontario County, New York

Ontario County Coroner

2 candidates are tracked for Ontario County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Avedisian and Terri Haskins. Candidate information follows official Ontario County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Two of the county's four elected coroners are up this cycle; both incumbents, Scott 'Scooter' Avedisian and Terri Haskins (both Republican, Conservative), are unopposed for the two seats, per the county government's website and the ballot certification.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Ontario County votes on this seat. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Scott Avedisian, Terri Haskins.

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Scott Avedisian

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Scott Avedisian, known as Scott "Scooter" Avedisian, is a retired Ontario County sheriff's deputy who was elected coroner four years ago, per Fingerlakes1.com. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

Terri Haskins

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Terri Haskins is a family nurse practitioner and accredited coroner who serves on the board of the New York State Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners, per Fingerlakes1.com. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ontario County Coroner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ontario County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Avedisian and Terri Haskins. Candidate information follows official Ontario County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ontario County Coroner 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.

How do I see my exact Ontario County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Ontario County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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