Matthew John Doran

Candidate

Matthew John Doran

Running for County Court Judge in Onondaga County

Judge Matthew J. Doran has been an Onondaga County Court Judge since January 1, 2017, previously serving as an Assistant District Attorney from 1998 to 2016.

Where they stand

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  • Courtroom Modernization

    Judge Doran's courtroom is set to receive significant audio-visual upgrades, expanding throughout the Criminal Courthouse.

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  • Judicial Qualifications

    In 2016, he was rated as 'Qualified' by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Fifth Judicial District.

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  • Community Engagement

    Judge Doran participates in community organizations, including volunteering in youth sports.

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  • Military Service

    He served as a Naval Officer in the Navy JAG Corps and continued service in the Navy Reserve for over twenty years, retiring in 2024.

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  • Education

    Judge Doran earned his law degree from Albany Law School and his undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University, and he teaches at Syracuse University.

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  • Judicial Leadership

    In 2024, he was appointed Supervisory Judge for the Onondaga County Court.

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🗳️ When to vote

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    Oct 24

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  • Early voting

    Oct 24–Nov 1

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  • Election day

    Nov 3

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Sources

ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 11/17/2025). Verify details with your local election office.

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