50th state senate district

Both candidates have similar backgrounds. Drumm started his political career in the Oswego County legislature, and has been a union organizer and political consultant. Ryan began on the Geddes Town Board, and has been on the on the Onondaga County Legislature for 13 years. He's president of CWA Local 1123.

Jim Rowley, who's also Chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature, announced his bid for the 50th senate district seat in July.

Current Onondaga County Legislature Chair Jim Rowley wants to serve as State Senator in 50th Senate Race.

A judge's ruling on dozens of objected ballots closes the books on the remarkably close race.

Almost two months since Election Day, the 50th Senate District finally has an elected senator.

There was speculation that a ruling could come Friday that would determine the outcome of the race between incumbent John Mannion and challenger Rebecca Shiroff.

This week, Onondaga County is under a winter storm warning, flu shots are being recommended and the 50th Senate District winner is still unknown.

The results are still unknown more than a month after Election Day. A State Supreme Court Judge will make the final decision after ruling on dozens of ballots.

Incumbent Democrat John Mannion has gained four votes since the last count, but the election winner is still unknown.

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