Nodesia Hernandez

Nodesia Hernandez, 51, has a bachelor's degree in legal studies and a master's degree in teaching and curriculum, both from Syracuse University. She works as director of public affairs for the New York State Senate. She is serving her second term in the County Legislature and was chosen by her colleagues as majority leader in January 2026. She is a longtime civic youth educator and a key organizer of the Syracuse Women's March. She plans to implement term limits and create an independent citizen redistricting commission. She sponsored the bill setting 12-year term limits for the county executive and comptroller.