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Onondaga County, New York

New York Senate District 48

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel May and Richard McCarron Jr. Candidate information follows official Onondaga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Rachel May (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Richard McCarron Jr (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 48; Rachel May is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Rachel May

Democratic · Incumbent

Rachel May is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Rachel May is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Richard McCarron Jr

Republican

Richard McCarron Jr is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Onondaga County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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