Scott Avedisian
Biography
Scott Avedisian, known as Scott "Scooter" Avedisian, is a retired Ontario County sheriff's deputy who was elected coroner four years ago, per Fingerlakes1.com. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.
Ontario County, New York
Ontario County Coroner
Ontario County, New York
Ontario County Coroner
As of November 3, 2026, the Finger Lakes Times reported that Scott Avedisian won Ontario County Coroner; the result is unofficial until New York certifies it on December 15. Avedisian and Haskins were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Ontario County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28.
About this race
Two of the county's four elected coroners are up this cycle; both incumbents, Scott 'Scooter' Avedisian and Terri Haskins (both Republican, Conservative), are unopposed for the two seats, per the county government's website and the ballot certification.
What this office does
Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.
This race. Every voter in Ontario County votes on this seat. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Scott Avedisian, Terri Haskins.
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