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Some Onondaga County voters say they're more concerned about national issues than local politics.

Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters,” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail, and are potentially vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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.

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warned New Yorkers of a surge of three different viruses, and the state Thruway EZ Pass tolls will increase by 5% in 2024 and 2027. Also, the City of Syracuse dealt with illegal marijuana shops while SUNY got a new chancellor. Check this week's WAER Round-Up for more information on health and infrastructure and what other local news you've missed from Dec. 5-9!

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

The problems include missing signatures and incorrect mailing.

Both sides of the political aisle lacked in reaching out to Latino voters during this election cycle.

More than 1,200 affidavit ballots have been delayed from being opened due to a lawsuit against ballot revisions.

All of Central New York's state representatives in the legislature were up for election this year, along with the Governor, the state Attorney General, and more.

With the 2022 United States midterm elections approaching quickly, Syracuse Speaks takes a deep dive into the races on your ballot.