50th State Senate District

Republican Nick Paro and Democrat Chris Ryan debate in the race for New York's 50th District Senate seat.

Republican Nick Paro and Democrat Chris Ryan debate in the race for New York's 50th District Senate seat.

The votes are in from primary day, and Republican Caleb Slater and Democrat Chris Ryan have secured nominations in the 48th and 50th State Senate districts.

Primary voting begins June 15 in central New York. Two Democrats are working to earn the nomination for the 50th State Senate District.

Democrat Al Stirpe suspended his campaign for State Senate District 50 on Wednesday.

Onondaga County Legislature Chairman Jim Rowley has suspended his campaign for the 50th State Senate District seat, leaving only Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro vying for the Republican nomination.

Another Republican is jumping into the race for one of the most competitive State Senate seats in central New York. Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro announced his candidacy Thursday.

Onondaga County Legislator Chris Ryan will file paperwork to run in the 50th District, which covers much of suburban Onondaga County, and part of Oswego County.

Al Stirpe and Tom Drumm are campaigning for the 50th State Senate District.

State Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Syracuse) is planning on announcing his run for the 50th State Senate District in the coming weeks.