RJ Lenhart
Republican · New York · 2026On the November 3 ballot for Onondaga County Sheriff, New York
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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races.
Onondaga County Sheriff
Toby Shelley was projected the winner of the race for Onondaga County Sheriff with all 449 precincts reporting, CNYCentral reported.CNYCentral, “Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley wins re-election against R.J. Lenhart”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
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Biography
Lenhart is a retired Syracuse police officer and former undersheriff now working as a Senior Investigator in the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office, per WAER.
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