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Justice of the Supreme Court, 5th Judicial District

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1
Term
14 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The State Supreme Court is New York's general trial court: its justices hear major civil cases, divorces and, in many counties, felony cases. Justices are elected by judicial district.

Vote for 1 (1 seat open). Covers Herkimer County, Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oneida County, Onondaga County and Oswego County.

Joseph Zavaglia

Democratic, Working Families

Onondaga County Family Court Judge

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No documented position found.

Michael J. Manfredi

Republican, Conservative

Assistant District Attorney, Onondaga County

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