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VOTE – November 4, 2025
Candidates for New York State Supreme Court
Here are the candidates who secured a spot on the ballot for the Utica Common Council in the 2025 general election:
At-Large council members
Candidates for the three at-large seats on the council represent the entire city.
- Jack LoMedico: Incumbent, ran as a Democrat in 2023.
- Samantha Colosimo-Testa: Incumbent.
- Rich Tomaino: Challenger.
- Rich DiLiberto: Challenger.
First Ward
- Katie Aiello: Incumbent, Democrat.
- Ciro Raspante: Challenger, Republican.
Second Ward
A primary election was held to determine the Republican challenger for the general election.
- Robert Burmaster: Incumbent, Democrat.
- Michael Levkovets: Republican challenger, won the primary against Paul Randall.
Third Ward
- Joseph Betar: Incumbent, Democrat.
- Scott Walrath: Challenger, Republican.
Fourth Ward
- Frank Carcone: Incumbent.
- Heather Wasielewski: Challenger.
Fifth Ward
- Venice Ervin: Incumbent.
- No challenger was named in reports from earlier in the 2025 election cycle.
Sixth Ward
- Joseph Betrus: Incumbent.
- No challenger was named in reports from earlier in the 2025 election cycle
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