50th state senate district

Ryan, a Democrat, wraps up 13 years on the legislature. He narrowly won the wide-open 50th senate district seat to replace John Mannion, who's preparing his own transition to Congress.

The final affidavit ballots in Onondaga County expanded Ryan's lead and sealed his victory in the third tight race for the district since 2018.

With Democrat Chris Ryan leading Republican Nick Paro by fewer than 600 votes, Onondaga County’s nearly 6,300 absentee ballots and upcoming recount will determine the final outcome of the close 50th Senate District race.

Chris Ryan brings 20 years of experience from town and county government, while Nick Paro has served his hometown of Salina as a councilor and supervisor.

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.