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Oswego County Legislature Chairman Jim Weatherup Enters 120th District Assembly Race. Jim Weatherup, the chairman of the Oswego County Legislature and former Hastings town supervisor, has launched his campaign for the open 120th District Assembly seat in northern Cayuga County. Weatherup, a Republican from Central Square, will seek both the Republican and Conservative lines in the upcoming election. The seat became available after current Assemblyman Will Barclay announced he would not run for reelection. Weatherup is the first to formally announce his candidacy for the district. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 16) Finger Lakes Fulton, NY

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay to Step Down and Not Seek Re-Election. Will Barclay, who has represented the 120th Assembly District in Upstate New York since 2003, has announced he will not run for re-election and will resign as Assembly Minority Leader. His district covers communities including Oswego, Pulaski, Fulton, and Central Square. Barclay became minority leader in 2020 and focused on issues such as nuclear power and pandemic-era regulations. He emphasized the importance of a smooth leadership transition as he steps away after 23 years in office. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 5) Finger Lakes Oswego, NY Pulaski, NY Fulton, NY

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