ONEONTA – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) has filed more than 4,400 signatures on nominating petitions for re-election as state senator representing the 51st senatorial district.

“I am truly humbled and energized by the outpouring of support I have received for my candidacy,” said Seward. “As I meet with people from across the nine county district I am excited to hear the widespread level of support- it is the enthusiastic encouragement from constituents that keeps me going.”

Seward filed 3,299 signatures for the Republican party nomination, more than three times the required number; 740 for the Independence party nod and 386 for the Conservative party designation.