Oneida County Democrats have unanimously elected a new chairman and vice chairman.

In a full meeting of the Oneida County Democratic Committee on March 31st, Bill Thickstun of Kirkland was elected County Chair and John Jacon of Utica was elected Executive Vice Chair.

“I’m honored by the support of my fellow Democrats in electing me as Chair and John Jacon as Executive Vice-Chair of the county committee. I believe that we will continue to recruit good candidates, win elections, and deliver results for the people of Oneida County” Thickstun said.

Thickstun replaces Mitchell Ford, who resigned his chairmanship after more than four years at that position.

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