**The Post-Standard reported on
July 30, that Villarreal won the Independence Party's endorsement over Lance Denno by a court ruling. The ruling settled a dispute
between the local and state committees over who the party's candidate
should be and settled in favor of the state. The local committee said
it plans to challenge the ruling.**
Occupation — director
of family and community development, P.E.A.C.E. Inc. (2006-present); founder
and executive director, NOSTROS Radio Inc. (1994-present); management, Nojaim’s
Supermarket (2003-2005); executive director, Spanish Action League of Onondaga
County Inc. (1998-2003); Latin American culture instructor, Syracuse University
(1995-2004)
Education — bachelors
and masters degrees, San Martin de Porres University Law School in Lima, Peru;
courses in social work, Syracuse
University
Community Involvement
— member, Syracuse Mayor Transition Team; member, Syracuse Neighborhood Initiative;
general coordinator and public relations representative, Festival Latino
Americano; board member, Onondaga Citizen’s League; member, Tomorrow’s
Neighborhoods Today; co-chair, Latina Women’s Conference; founder, First Latino
Scholarship Central New York Community Foundation; program coordinator,
Celebrating Latino Cultures, Carousel Mall; Spanish writer, The Pride; member,
Latino Services Group, Catholic Charities; member, Latino Advocacy Group; Newsline
and Latin music contributor; Herald Journal and The Post-Standard; interpreter,
Gift of Life, Ronald McDonald House; founder and executive director, NOSTROS
Hispanic Radio Program; Girl Scouts
As candidates declare their interest or win nominations, you’ll find them here. Click on a candidate’s name for a short bio sketch. Incumbents are in italics.
MRP=Marijuana Reform Lib.=Libertarian V=Veterans Party
The winners of the primaries run as their party's candidate in the General Election, Nov. 3.
Sometimes, a losing candidate from the primary will still be on the ballot in November, representing a different party, such as the Conservative or Independence.
