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Democratic socialists helped fuel Onondaga County’s blue wave: ‘We’ve been asking for a seat at the table’
By Leila Ahmed
Turnout in Onondaga County’s 2026 midterm election was 57%
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
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Turnout in the 2026 election was slightly higher than the 2022 mid-term election in Onondaga County, but did not break a record, according to a Syracuse.com analysis.
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