Bruce Macbain News Today

Assemblyman John Lemondes is seeking another term representing the city of Auburn and parts of Cayuga and Onondaga counties in the state Legislature.

In the city nicknamed "Historys Hometown," Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson has achieved a milestone. She is Auburns first Black city councilor.

Incumbent Republican Assembly John Lemondes Jr. has won his second election.

Early voting for the 2022 election has started, and voters can learn more about the candidates up for office with this week's special election round-up. Check the following news stories from WAER this week to learn more about future voting predictions and the main concerns of different district candidates.

Early voting turnout has been steady in Cayuga County, with nearly 4,000 voters in the first seven days.

Cayuga County voters will make choices in two competitive state Legislature races this year, each featuring an incumbent.

Voters in the mostly rural district are deciding whether to stick with their Republican incumbent or go with a 30-year former educator.

Assemblyman John Lemondes has a larger campaign war chest, but he was outspent by Democratic challenger Bruce MacBain over a three-week period before early voting began in the 126th Assembly

Recent threats of violence to Auburn schools will be the main topic on the next episode “Inside Government with Guy Cosentino."

A debate at Cayuga Community College on Thursday showed that Republican Assemblyman John Lemondes and Democratic challenger Bruce MacBain are far apart on the issues in the 126th Assembly District