FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 1/3/26
Oneida County Republican Committee Launches Candidate Search for 2026 Election Cycle
Seeking Republican candidates for Town, County, State and Federal offices across Oneida County
Utica, NY — January 2026 — The Oneida County Republican Committee is actively recruiting and interviewing prospective Republican candidates for the 2026 election cycle, including town, county, and state/Federal-level offices.
The Committee encourages community leaders, small-business owners, veterans, parents, first responders, and civic-minded residents who want to strengthen public safety, improve affordability, and restore accountability in government to step forward and explore candidacy.
Interested individuals may inquire about potential openings, screening timelines, petitioning and ballot requirements, and campaign support resources through the Committee.
Positions of Interest (including, but not limited to)
• Town offices (Supervisor, Council, Clerk, Highway, etc.)
• County offices (as applicable)
• New York State offices and Congressional Seats (as applicable)
How to Get Involved
Individuals interested in running for office in 2026 are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé for the position they intend to seek.
Submissions may be emailed no later then January 21,2026 directly to:
Kim Murphy
Oneida County Party Secretary
📧 Email: kim@ocnygop.org
Town and City positions will be referred to the appropriate Town or City Chair for follow-up and coordination.
Contact:
Ken Roser
Chairman, Oneida County Republican Committee
📞 Phone: (315) 795-1748
📬 Mail: PO Box 256, Marcy, New York
🌐 Website: ocnygop.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9th
Oneida County Republican Party Chairman
Statement of Support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On behalf of the Oneida County Republican Party Committee, I am proud to recognize January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day.
Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep our neighborhoods safe. They respond to emergencies, prevent crime, uphold the rule of law, and often do so under difficult and dangerous circumstances—all while serving with professionalism, courage, and dedication.
Law enforcement agencies cannot do their jobs alone. Effective public safety depends on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect between officers and the communities they serve. On this day, we encourage residents to show their appreciation by wearing blue, sending messages or cards of support to local police departments, and sharing positive interactions with law enforcement on social media.
The Oneida County Republican Party stands firmly behind our police officers, sheriffs, state troopers, corrections officers, and all law enforcement professionals. We thank them for their service, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to protecting the public and preserving public order.
Today—and every day—we say thank you to those who serve behind the badge.
Respectfully,
Ken Roser
Chairman
Oneida County Republican Committee
Thank you everyone for making the Oneida County Republican Committee 2025 Holiday Dinner a success.
See the slide show embed below from Lazore Photography
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Our Mission
The Oneida County NY Republican Party is the party of taxpayers and commonsense. We are fighting to stop the tide of outmigration and end New York’s status as the highest taxed, least business friendly state in the nation. We believe in a limited government that is effective and efficient. We believe in the rule of law and stand proudly for our flag and our brave men and women in uniform. We believe in creating more school choice and parent’s rights. We believe that through smart Republican policies of lower taxes and less onerous regulations, we can unleash New York’s economy and create prosperity for generations of New Yorkers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 1/3/26
**STATEMENT FROM ONEIDA COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN KEN ROSER ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ACTIONS AGAINST VENEZUELA AND THE DRUG CRISIS IMPACTING ONEIDA COUNTY**
UTICA, NY — Oneida County Republican Committee Chairman Ken Roser issued the following statement today in response to President Donald J. Trump’s actions targeting the Maduro regime in Venezuela and the growing fentanyl crisis impacting New York communities:
“I commend President Trump for taking decisive action against the Maduro regime in Venezuela—an authoritarian government whose corruption, criminal networks, and disregard for human life have fueled instability and the global drug trade. These are not abstract foreign policy issues. The consequences are being felt directly in communities like Oneida County.”
“Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are killing Americans at an unprecedented rate. In just 2020 and 2021, roughly 127,000 Americans died from overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids—exceeding the total number of U.S. military deaths in the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars combined. Today, nationwide overdose deaths surpass 100,000 per year.”
“Here in New York State, and in Oneida County, families are grieving while soft-on-crime policies, weak border enforcement, and appeasement of hostile regimes continue to enable this deadly pipeline. This is no longer solely a public-health issue—it is a national security crisis that demands leadership, accountability, and enforcement.”
“Oneida County Republicans stand firmly with President Trump in saying that America will no longer tolerate regimes and policies that poison our communities, undermine the rule of law, and endanger our children. We must secure our borders, confront hostile actors abroad, support law enforcement, and restore a government that puts the safety of its citizens first.”
Contact:
Ken Roser
Chairman, Oneida County Republican Committee
📞 Phone: (315) 795-1748
📬 Mail: PO Box 256, Marcy, New York
🌐 Website: ocnygop.org
