Biography

*On Nov. 6, Diane Dwire lost her bid for election. Write-in candidates received 1 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.

Occupation— Retired nurse

Community Involvement— Former Onondaga County Democratic Committee chairwoman

District Description

* The 126th Assembly District was formerly the 123rd Assembly District. The new district includes parts of Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Chenango counties.