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Seneca County Sheriff

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency and the county jail.

The board's candidate list labels the office "County Sheriff - 4 Years"; Finger Lakes Times reporting describes the November race as a special election for the remaining year of former Sheriff Tim Thompson's term (he retired June 15, 2026).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Kristin FlemingDemocratic, Community Trust

    • Pledges to name an undersheriff only after election

  • Michael PassalacquaRepublican, Conservative

    • Pledges to prioritize a safe, secure community
    • Proposes retired trooper Steven Kelley as undersheriff

Government & transparency

  • Kristin FlemingDemocratic, Community Trust

    No documented position found.

  • Michael PassalacquaRepublican, Conservative

    • Pledges a sheriff's office rooted in transparency and accountability

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.