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Official account of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee. dedicated to flipping Onondaga County blue. ocdemocrats.com
Democrats back Nicole Watts as chair of the Onondaga County Legislature. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
Democrats, now in the majority, back newcomer as chair of Onondaga County Legislature
Democrats, who will take control in January, made their pick during a late-night caucus Thursday.
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“This is a Blue wave election here locally,’’ said Max Ruckdeschel, chairman of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
Democrats ride blue wave to historic wins in Onondaga County: ‘People want something different’
Political experts said the blue wave was partially a response to President Trump.
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Early voting starts tomorrow. Make a plan to vote by November 4th. Remember, EVERY VOTE COUNTS! www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
Editorial endorsement: Sharon Owens for mayor of Syracuse (Editorial Board Opinion)
Over decades of community and public service, including eight as deputy mayor, Owens has displayed the leadership skills, team building and empathy to effectively run the city.
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#GoodTroubleLivesOn in Syracuse, July 17 Sign up and spread the word here www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
“Since January I think there has been a steady increase in the strength of his comments to his constituents and the community,” Ruckdeschel said. “...I have definitely noticed the difference. He had to find his voice and his style.” (gift link) www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Mannion’s moment: How Central New York congressman found his voice in Trump’s America
Rep. John Mannion emerges as outspoken fighter against Trump's "reckless" agenda.
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Last day of Early Voting. Beat the heat forecast for Tuesday! Details on our website at www.ocdemocrats.com/post/go-vote
Go Vote!
Early Voting SitesAll early voting sites are open to all Onondaga County voters and are accessible to voters with physical disabilities. For more information, please visit onvote.net or call the Onond...
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We knew Mary Kuhn as a fierce, effective and tireless advocate for the causes and policies she believed so strongly in. Her energy and determination will be missed. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/06...
Mary Kuhn, former Onondaga County legislator, dies at 76
Kuhn served two terms in the county legislature from 2019 to 2023.
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#NoKings June 14 in Syracuse Sign up and spread the word mobilize.us/s/JGtzhQ
NO KINGS Syracuse NY · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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1/2 OCDC Chair Max Ruckdeschel issued the following statement: "We applaud the unanimous appellate court decision upholding the constitutionality of the even-year election law and look forward to increased voter participation in our local elections . . . www.syracuse.com/news/2025/05...
Appellate Court says NY’s Even Year Election Law is constitutional, reversing lower court
The court overturned a decision by state Supreme Court Justice Gerard Neri.
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Van Robinson 1938-2025 History will remember him as the first black president of the Syracuse Common Council. But his legacy and contributions are far richer. My remarks on floor of the House of Representatives honoring his life:
Celebration of Life for Van Robinson scheduled for Monday, May 12th at Bethany Baptist . . .
Funeral services set for Van Robinson, former Syracuse politician and community leader
Robinson died Saturday at age 87.
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Van Robinson was a trailblazer who dedicated himself to improving Syracuse and all of New York for his community, and his work will live on. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Van Robinson, long-time Syracuse politician and advocate for city’s Black community, dies at 87
Robinson served on the Syracuse Common Council for 18 years and was long-time leader of the Syracuse NAACP.
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Join us April 24th to honor our best at the 2025 Democrat of the Year Awards. secure.actblue.com/donate/doy2025
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Around 1,000 march in Sackets Harbor to seek return of family taken by ICE. The rally, spearheaded by the Democratic Committee of Jefferson County, NY, was organized after federal agents visited nearby North Harbor Dairy Farm last Thursday. www.wwnytv.com/2025/04/04/7...
Around 1,000 march in Sackets Harbor to seek return of family taken by ICE
An estimated 1,000 people marched through the streets of Sackets Harbor Saturday afternoon to call for the return of a woman and her three children who were taken during an immigration sweep.
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It was impossible to capture the crowd from our vantage at the center of the park, but we filled Forman Park with 4,000 beautiful people today
April 5 Hands Off Syracuse action is going to be EPIC Please sign up and spread the word www.mobilize.us/handsoff/eve...
Hands Off! Syracuse Fights Back · Hands Off
**Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.** Syracuse is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—a...
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Democratic leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer, on Monday asked a U.S. court to block Trump's executive order overhauling the election system, arguing the changes risked denying eligible U.S. citizens the right to vote. www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...
Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
The Democratic Party on Monday asked a U.S. court to block Republican President Donald Trump's executive order overhauling the election system, arguing the changes risked denying eligible U.S. citizens the right to vote.
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NEWS: How I’m taking the fight over federal spending to Trump country From the AP: apnews.com/article/schu...
Chuck Schumer says he's taking the fight over federal spending to Trump country
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is taking the fight over Medicaid cuts deep into Republican territory, visiting nursing homes in GOP-held districts to warn of what Democrats call devastating co...
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After amazing weekend of organizing, we’ve got 6(!) Syracuse-area public actions in the works over the next 2 weekends. Everyone pick your fave (or 2 or 3) and come join us
OCDC's Federal Action Task Force will keep abreast of federal issues in regular coordination with Rep. Mannion and his staff, pass information along and work with groups and individuals on local Trump resistance activities. Email chair@ocdemocrats.com to keep informed. mailchi.mp/ocdemocrats/...
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🚨 URGENT! 🚨 The White House is expected to issue an order today to dismantle the Postal Service. This cannot stand. Speaker Mike Johnson must take action NOW. 📞 Call 202 224-3121 and tell him HELL NO to dismantling the Postal Service. #FightLikeHell