Republican Primary in the 49th

The Republican committees of the four counties that make up the 49th State Senate District could not determine who won the party designation in the race against Democrat State Senator Dave Valesky. The four county parties count their votes differently and the convention night tally was so close that neither candidate could be considered the winner. Oneida County Republicans didn’t even bother voting because of the dispute. Party leaders in Onondaga, Oneida, Madison and Cayuga counties have opened the door to a primary between Republicans Andrew Russo and Dan Liedka, Mayor of East Syracuse. The primary election will be held in September.