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A lawsuit aimed at removing Tim Rudd from the Syracuse mayoral race has been dismissed. Sharon Owens, the city's deputy mayor, filed the suit, alleging that a signature Rudd obtained for his candidacy was fraudulent. However, the court dismissed the case because it was not filed in time. This decision allows Rudd, who is currently Syracuse's budget director, to remain on the ballot as an independent candidate for the upcoming November election.
Rudd announced his candidacy for mayor on January 16, 2025, and is challenging Owens for the position. Owens, who is seeking the Democratic nomination, argued that the alleged fraudulent signature should invalidate all of Rudd's collected signatures. Despite these claims, the court's dismissal means Rudd will continue his campaign.
The lawsuit's dismissal was reported by Syracuse.com, confirming that Rudd will face Owens in the general election. As the race progresses, both candidates will continue to campaign for the mayoral seat, with Rudd running on an independent line.