What party is David H. Knapp?

David H. Knapp is running as a Republican.

Who is David H. Knapp running against?

Neil J. Smith, for Onondaga County Legislature, 12th District.

How much money has David H. Knapp raised?

$8,625 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for David H. Knapp?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare David H. Knapp's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

David H. Knapp

Republican · Candidate for Onondaga County Legislature, 12th District · November 3, 2026

In office now

David H. Knapp is the County Legislator, District 12. David H. Knapp's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.

2 candidates ran for Onondaga County Legislature, 12th District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

There is a donor-based score from their 2016 campaign for city council, but it rests on only 15 donors, too few to place David H. Knapp reliably (we need at least 20).

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for David H. Knapp that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for David H. Knapp yet.

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Funding

$8,625 raised, $500 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Dale Vanerden	$2,000
Michael Albanese	$650
Donna Coty	$550
NEW YORK State Laborers	$500
Julie Abbott for Legislature	$300
Barclay Damon	$150
Vicky L Geswaldo	$100

Source: New York State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-14.

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Quick answers

What party is David H. Knapp?: David H. Knapp is running as a Republican.
What does the Onondaga County Legislature, 12th District seat do?: Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.
Who is David H. Knapp running against?: Neil J. Smith, for Onondaga County Legislature, 12th District.
How much money has David H. Knapp raised?: $8,625 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for David H. Knapp?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare David H. Knapp's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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