What party is RJ Lenhart?

RJ Lenhart is running as a Republican.

Who is RJ Lenhart running against?

Toby Shelley, for Onondaga County Sheriff.

How much money has RJ Lenhart raised?

$128K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for RJ Lenhart?

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

RJ Lenhart

Republican · Candidate for Onondaga County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Onondaga County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Onondaga County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

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 RJ Lenhart that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for RJ Lenhart yet.

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Funding

$128K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Tracy Saunders	$10K
Jason Greene	$9,369
Local Union 43 IBEW	$5,000
Nancy Clemente	$3,300
Adam Weitsman	$3,000
Jason Tracy Greenesaunders	$2,603
CJ Marley Construction Inc.	$2,500

Source: New York State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-12.

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Quick answers

What party is RJ Lenhart?: RJ Lenhart is running as a Republican.
What does the Onondaga County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is RJ Lenhart running against?: Toby Shelley, for Onondaga County Sheriff.
How much money has RJ Lenhart raised?: $128K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for RJ Lenhart?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare RJ Lenhart's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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