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One party rule dominates Central New York politics
In Central New York Republicans outnumber Democrats in Cayuga Madison Oswego and Onondaga counties. The region’s GOP hold remains strong in Congress and state senate races though Democrats see pockets of strength in the Assembly and local offices. Analysts warn one party dominance risks voter indifference and corruption unless competition returns.
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Cayuga
Madison
Oswego
Onondaga
Oswego County
GOP
Amo Houghton
Coming
James Wright
Watertown
Michael Nozzollo
Fayette
John DeFrancisco
Syracuse
Jacob Roberts
State Assembly
New York
Michael Bragman
Cicero
William Magee
Nelson
Magee
Bragman
DeWitt
Joan Christensen
Faulkner
Syracuse-area
House of Representatives
John R. Clancy
John C. Davies
Samuel Stratton
Cayuga County
James M. Hanley
Onondaga County
Lima
Utica
Ithaca
Democratic Party
William Scriber
New York County
Tallon
Upstate
United States Congress
South
North
Washington
Cortland
Spitzer
Boston