Mike McAndrew of the Post-Standard writes - “In a year where anti-incumbent sentiment is running high, Fayetteville concert pianist Andrew Russo and East Syracuse Mayor Dan Liedka say they can’t wait to take on Democratic state Sen. David Valesky.

But a Republican primary Tuesday will decide which candidate gets the chance.

The GOP affair in the 49th Senate District pits Russo, a political newcomer who has raised nearly $200,000, against Liedka, a two-term mayor who has raised only one-fourth of that amount.

Republicans view the 49th District seat as crucial to their plan to recapture the Senate majority, which Democrats hold by a fragile two-vote margin.
The odd-shaped district includes all of Madison County and parts of Onondaga, Cayuga and Oneida counties, including portions of Syracuse, Rome and Auburn.”

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