County

Oswego County Legislator

District 16

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The 25-member county legislature adopts the county budget and local laws and sets county policy; each legislator represents one district.

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Jay Scanlon

Republican, Conservative

The gist

Pledges transparent, accountable county government.
Supports local business investment to create jobs.
Pledges fiscal responsibility and smart budgeting.

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Pledges transparent, accountable county government.
Jay Scanlon Announces Candidacy for Oswego County Legislature, 16th District
News coverage · Oswego County Today · Jul 2, 2026 · oswegocountytoday.com
“I believe county government should be transparent, accountable, and focused on delivering results for taxpayers.”
Supports local business investment to create jobs.
Jay Scanlon Announces Candidacy for Oswego County Legislature, 16th District
News coverage · Oswego County Today · Jul 2, 2026 · oswegocountytoday.com
“By supporting local businesses, encouraging investment, and creating an environment where employers can grow, we can create good-paying jobs”
Pledges fiscal responsibility and smart budgeting.
Jay Scanlon Announces Candidacy for Oswego County Legislature, 16th District
News coverage · Oswego County Today · Jul 2, 2026 · oswegocountytoday.com
“Fiscal responsibility and smart budgeting”

Christine Novak

Democratic, We The PeopleIncumbent

Retired teacher; Oswego County legislator (District 16)

The gist

Supports citizen engagement in county government.In office

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Supports citizen engagement in county government.
The Oswego County Democratic Committee Proudly Endorses the following Candidates
Public statement · Oswego County Democratic Committee (via Oswego County Today) · Jun 18, 2025 · oswegocountytoday.com
“Chris believes the best way to a healthy Democracy is through strong community engagement”

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