City of Syracuse Councilor-at-Large (To Fill Vacancy) (Onondaga County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Syracuse voters

What this office does

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

Candidates

Helen Hudson

Democrat · $16K raised (state filings)
Slightly left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Raymond J. Dague

Republican · $1,625 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Syracuse Councilor-at-Large (To Fill Vacancy) (Onondaga County) in 2026?
Helen Hudson (Democrat) and Raymond J. Dague (Republican).
What does this office do?
Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.
Who should I vote for in the City of Syracuse Councilor-at-Large (To Fill Vacancy) (Onondaga County) race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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