UPDATE: The unofficial results from the Oneida County elections held on November 7, 2025, reveal a significant surge for Republican candidates across multiple districts. With 98.28% of the votes counted, incumbent Keith Schiebel dominated the race for District 1, securing 1,028 votes.
In a critical election for county leadership, Republican candidates are celebrating a decisive victory. In District 7, Stewart Rood triumphed over his Democratic opponent Richard J. Duesler Jr., garnering 61.78% of the vote totals, with 1,175 votes cast in his favor.
The results for District 12 showed Kenneth White of the Republican party taking a solid lead with 55.80% of the votes, compared to Stephen Hampe, who received just 44.04%. The vote count stands at 721 for White and 569 for Hampe.
In the city of Rome, Republican candidates also showed strong performance. In District 1, incumbent John M. Sparace achieved an impressive 97.14% of the votes, while in District 2, John B. Mortise secured 96.52% of the vote. Meanwhile, Councilor Sheri LaGreco-Bryant faced a tight race in District 3, receiving 46.78% against Republican Linda J. Fazio, who took 53.22%.
The voter turnout highlights a growing trend of Republican influence in the region, as seen in District 4 where Democrat Ramona L. Smith narrowly defeated Republican Richard A. Andrews with 51.12% of the votes. In District 5, Michael D. Brown from the Democratic party garnered 40.52%, falling short against Republican John Reilly, who received 52.03%.
In the town of Vernon, the results were equally competitive. The town council election, where two seats were contested, resulted in Stephen Adamkowski winning with 50.00% of the votes, followed closely by John Peters at 48.67%. The town assessor race saw Duane Munger achieve an overwhelming 99.31% of the votes, reflecting strong support for Republican candidates.
This election marks a significant shift in local governance, as Republican candidates have captured key positions, indicating a potential change in policy direction for Oneida County.
As official counts continue and results are finalized, all eyes will be on how these election outcomes will affect local governance and community initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
