Candidates 2026

We have amazing candidates running for local elections this year. You can support them by volunteering to make phone calls, donating to their campaigns, and vote for them to protect our democracy on November 3, 2026! Sign up to vote by mail here.


Onondaga County Legislature – District 10

Elaine Denton for County Legislator

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Elaine Denton

for County Legislator, District 10

I am very excited to be running for County Legislator to represent District 10. As a mom of three, graphic designer, community organizer and former town councilor, I would like to serve my community by bringing my knowledge, skills and passion to the Onondaga County Legislature.

I started participating in politics in 2017 and I haven’t stopped since. I have been following the county legislature closely and have been continually disappointed with the legislature’s lack of action, transparency and care for residents and our environment. I have repeatedly spoken out against the aquarium, gerrymandered maps, a partisan lawsuit to keep turnout low in local elections and additional issues facing our community.

Government should not be a rubber stamp. It should be about critical thinking, looking at the whole picture, being fiscally responsible, seeing how issues are connected and making policy that benefits as many people as possible. 

This is not happening in our county government and I want to change it. With a $1.5 billion dollar budget, I know Onondaga County can do more for our communities. 

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Town of Manlius


Sara Bollinger

for Town Supervisor

Sara was elected to the Town Board in 2017 and has served as Deputy Supervisor since 2022. In this role Sara listens to town residents’ concerns and integrates these concerns into her actions on the board.

The Town of Manlius Comprehensive Plan was an important goal for Sara. The Comprehensive Planning process included a community advisory board, listening sessions, focus groups and study groups and coordination with the Climate Action Plan, over three years. The Town of Manlius Comprehensive Plan was adopted in July 2023. Sara is committed to working with community constituents to see that the Plan is fully implemented. Moving forward, Sara secured funding to engage the community in redesigning zoning for the Town to provide opportunities for more types of housing and business.

In her role as Liaison to the Highway Department and Engineering, Sara has been instrumental in securing grant funding for the Town of Manlius and facilitating implementation of flood mitigation studies, a storage building, renovations at the Highway garage and a new water supply system for the Horseshoe Lane neighborhood.

Sara is a co-founder of the community science group, Manlius Watershed Stewards, which engages community members to understand, support and preserve our precious water resources.

Sara worked in the not-for-profit sector, representing people with disabilities, veterans, children in foster care, refugees and others. As an agency Executive Director with a multi-million dollar budget and hundreds of employees, Sara has demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. She now owns a management consulting business. Sara participates in regional, state and national associations. 

Sara and her husband, Chris, have lived in the Town of Manlius for more than 30 years and have been active with the community. Their daughter, Deana, also lives in Manlius with her family.


Mark Matt

for Village of Fayetteville Trustee

I have lived in the Village of Fayetteville resident for 30 years, our children attended and graduated from F-M schools and served as volunteer firefighters with the Fayetteville Fire Department. I coached youth travel soccer for years and have decades of volunteer service working for our environment and serving as a Rotarian. This is our home. As a current member of the Village Comprehensive Planning Board Steering Committee, I’m committed to listening to all our village residents to ensure our village keeps that beautiful neighborhood quality we all enjoy. I have experience working with planners and engineers and on budgets and legislation. I’ve also built relationships at the Town, County, and State levels and feel that my skills as a team player would benefit our village government.

Mark Matt for Onondaga County Legislator

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Jane Rice

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Jane Rice

for Village of Fayetteville Trustee

 I am currently serving as a Fayetteville Village Trustee and have since 2022. Prior to serving on the village board, I served for 28 years on the Fayetteville Village Planning Board. While serving on the planning board I also practiced as a professional urban planner. I have a Juris Doctorate with experience as a practicing attorney, as well as a master’s in landscape architecture. 

I have enjoyed living in the village for the past 30 years with my husband and our three children. With my experiences over the years, I am skilled at critical thinking and problem solving and have learned the value of collaboration and transparency. I have the breadth and depth of experience that qualifies me for the position of Village Trustee. For the last two years, as Village Trustee, I have worked on municipal finances and operations, park maintenance, support of the Senior Center, and special projects. When addressing critical and complex issues I actively seek input from various stakeholders, ask necessary questions, and consider all perspectives before I recommend a solution. My goal is to ensure the continuation of excellent municipal services to the residents and businesses in the Village of Fayetteville. 


Toby Shelley

for Onondaga County Sheriff

Toby Shelley

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More Candidates Info Coming Soon!

John Mannion for NY-22

Chris Ryan for NYS Senate 50

Al Stirpe for State Assembly

Jeff Leibo for Onondaga County Court Judge

Neil Smith for Onondaga County Legislator, District 12

Kathy Hochul for NYS Governor

Letitia “Tish” James for Attorney General

Thomas DiNapoli for NYS Comptroller

Important Dates

Vote February 14, 2026 – Deadline to change your party enrollment.

Find out more at elections.ny.gov


Vote March 24, 2026 – Village of Minoa Elections

Contact your village office for details.


November 3, 2026 – General Election Polls will be Open 6AM – 9PM.

Early Voting will be available. If you need to vote by absentee you need to fill out an absentee ballot by Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

For more information visit: http://ongov.net/elections/


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