This page is a rough overview of Greater Syracuse area politics and includes Onondaga County and portions of the surrounding counties.

Political Divisions

There are many political divisions that cover Greater Syracuse, in part or in whole.

• US Government
• NYS Government
• Onondaga County
• Surrounding counties - Cayuga, Courtland, Madison, and Oswego
• City of Syracuse
• see Onondaga County for other Towns and Villages

Elected Positions

See Politicians for names of incumbents

• US : 2 Senators, 4 Representatives, 1 President
• See Syracuse Area Congressional Districts for representatives
• NYS : State Senators and Representatives

NYS Senate Members Listing - Districts 49, 50 as well as 48, 51, and 54

NYS Assembly Members Listing - Districts - 119th, 120th, 121st

• Onandaga County : 19-member Onandaga County Legislature (Website) (1 Representative per 24,000 as of 2001)
• City : 1 Mayor and 10-member Common Council (Website) - five at large and five district members

See Also

• Political Groups
• Elections
• Politicians
• Former Political Figures
• Blogs (Political blogs near bottom)