Toby Shelley
Democratic · New York · 2026 · IncumbentOn the November 3 ballot for Onondaga County Sheriff, New York
Was Toby Shelley elected? The official answer comes December 15.
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Next · Dec 15
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What local news is reporting
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.
Reports are checked daily until New York certifies on December 15; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Accountability and integrity in the office
- Transparency, including body-worn and in-car cameras and timely release of footage
Biography
Shelley is the sitting Onondaga County Sheriff, first elected in 2022 after nearly three decades with the Sheriff's Office and 30 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, per his campaign site.
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