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We believe that strong leadership starts with everyday people who are committed to making a positive difference. Whether you're a first-time candidate or have years of experience, we provide the resources, guidance, and support needed to run a successful campaign. If you're ready to step up and serve your community, we encourage you to consider running for office. Together, we can elect leaders who truly represent the voices and values of Oneida County.
We are always recruiting candidates for future election cycles. Please contact oneidacountydemocrats@gmail.com right away to get the journey started.
The Oneida County Democratic Committee is announcing the full list of offices for which it is seeking Democratic candidates for the 2026 election cycle. The Committee is beginning its recruitment and endorsement process and is encouraging interested Democrats to step forward.
The following positions are those that will be on the ballot in 2026 and for which the Committee is seeking candidates:
Judicial and Countywide Offices
State Supreme Court Justice, 5th Judicial District
County Court Judge
Family Court Judge
Surrogate Court Judge
County Clerk
Federal and State Legislative Offices
Representative in US Congress, 21st District
State Senator, 53rd District
Member of State Assembly, 117th District
Member of State Assembly, 118th District
Member of State Assembly, 122nd District
Oneida County Board of Legislators
County Legislator, District 1 – Vernon and Parts of Verona
County Legislator, District 2 – Augusta, Marshall, Sangerfield, and Parts of Kirkland
County Legislator, District 3 – Vienna and Parts of Rome and Verona
County Legislator, District 4 – Parts of Rome and Verona
County Legislator, District 5 – Annsville, Camden, Florence, and Part of Lee
County Legislator, District 6 – Ava, Boonville, Forestport, Remsen, and Steuben
County Legislator, District 7 – Parts of Lee and Rome
County Legislator, District 8 – Marcy and Parts of Utica and Whitestown
County Legislator, District 9 – Deerfield, Trenton, and Part of Floyd
County Legislator, District 10 – Westmoreland and Parts of Kirkland and New Hartford
County Legislator, District 11 – Parts of Whitestown
County Legislator, District 12 – Parts of Rome
County Legislator, District 13 – Parts of New Hartford, Whitestown, and Utica
County Legislator, District 16 – Bridgewater, Paris, and Parts of New Hartford
County Legislator, District 17 – Western and Parts of Rome, Lee, and Floyd
The Committee is dedicated to supporting qualified, community-minded individuals who are ready to serve. We encourage any such individuals who are interested in running on the Democratic Party line for any of the abovementioned positions to email a Letter of Intent to oneidacountydemocrats@gmail.com by no later than Monday, January 19, 2026. The Letter of Intent should include the following information:
1. Full Name
2. Office Sought
3. Mailing Address
4. Email Address and Phone Number
5. Signature and Date
The Committee will provide information on candidate screening procedures to prospective candidates.
For more information, contact the Committee at oneidacountydemocrats@gmail.com.