Not pictured are Democrats elected to the NYS Supreme Court, Ninth Judicial District, which includes Dutchess County: Colleen Duffy, Kyle McGovern, Mary Anne Scattaretico-Naber, Brett Broge, and Rachel Tanguay.
While nationally we experienced disappointment at the top of the ballot, Democrats did well locally and throughout the Hudson Valley. Pictured left to right, top to bottom are candidates with the outcome.
Dutchess County Comptroller, Dan Aymar-Blair Elected.
Read about the role of the comptroller — one of the most important positions no one knows about.
NY Assembly District 103, Sarahana Shrestha Reelected.
Includes Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli.
NY Assembly District 104, Jonathan Jacobson Reelected.
Includes Beacon and Poughkeepsie.
NY Assembly District 106, Didi Barrett Reelected.
Includes Hyde Park and much of northern Dutchess.
NY State Senate District 39, Yvette Valdes-Smith will continue to represent Fishkill and Beacon in the Dutchess County legislature.
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Includes parts of Poughkeepsie and much of southern Dutchess.
NY State Senate District 41, Michelle Hinchey Reelected.
Includes Hyde Park, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and more.
US Congress NY-17, Mondaire Jones waged a valiant campaign in a difficult situation.
Includes Beekman, East Fishkill, Pawling in southern Dutchess.
US Congress NY-18, Pat Ryan Reelected.
Northern Dutchess plus Beacon, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and more.
Your reps at the Democratic Convention
Chris Drago, Dutchess County legislator, District 19, entered public service after establishing a successful career in marketing, including leadership roles at Hewlett Packard, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Mailchimp. Drago grew up in Dutchess County and is a graduate of Vassar College. He lives in the Town of Stanford with his partner, and is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and fostering inclusive schools and communities.
Lisa Kaul is a Dutchess County legislator (District 6) where she serves on committees and task forces related to the environment, county services (including the airport), and the needs of young children. Lisa has worked extensively with local non-profits, and her contributions have been recognized by the Barrett Art Center (now part of the The Art Effect) and the Real Skills Network. A Rhodes Scholar, she earned a PhD in anthropology from the University of Oxford. Lisa lives in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Julie Shiroishi is executive director of Eleanor’s Legacy, which supports and trains pro-choice Democratic women running for state and local office. She is currently a vice chair of the NYS Democratic Committee. Julie is committed to preserving democracy, our environment, and reproductive freedoms for future generations as well as to honor her late father, a Japanese American internee during World War II. She is a graduate of UC-Berkeley and lives in Beacon.
