Election 2024: Mid-Hudson Valley Voter Guide

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Voters in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties will head to the polls by Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the 2024 general election.

You can check your voting status on the NYS Board of Elections website.

In addition to the presidential and congressional races, there are several key races at the state and local level.

Oct. 26 is the last day to register to vote. Registration can be done online, in person, or by mail.

There are several ways residents can vote:

Mail-In Voting

Absentee ballot applications must be received by your Board of Elections no later than Oct. 26. The last day to request a mail-in ballot in person at the Board of Elections is Nov. 4.

The ballot itself must either be personally delivered to the board of elections no later than the close of polls on Election Day, or postmarked by a governmental postal service not later than the day of the election. Mailed ballots must be received by the board of elections by Nov. 12.

All completed absentee ballots can be dropped off at any of these locations:

• any early voting poll site from.
• any Nov. 5 Election Day poll site.
• your local Board of Elections office.

Early Voting

Early voting starts on Oct. 26 and runs until Nov. 3.

• Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 from noon until 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from noon until 8 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

You can vote at any of the designated early voting sites throughout your county:

• Dutchess County
• Ulster County
• Orange County

Voting on Election Day

Polls in New York are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. Find your polling place using the New York State Board of Elections poll site search.

Key Races

The following are the key races that will be on the ballot for voters:

President/Vice President

• Kamala D. Harris (D, W)/Tim Walz (D, W)
• Donald J. Trump (R, C)/JD Vance (R, C)

Congress

U.S. Senate

• Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D, W)
• Michael D. Sapraicone (R, C)
• Diane Sare (Larouche)

U.S. House District 17

• Mike Lawler (R, C)
• Mondaire Jones (D)
• Anthony Frascone (W)

U.S. House District 18

• Pat Ryan (D, W)
• Alison H. Esposito (R, C)

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Pat Ryan Running To Return To The House

U.S. House District 19

• Josh Riley (D, W)
• Marcus Molinaro (R, C)

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Marc Molinaro Seeks Return To Congress

New York State Senate

State Senate District 39

• Yvette Valdes Smith (D, W)
• Rob Rolison (R, C)

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Rolison Seeks Re-Election To NY Senate

State Senate District 40

• Peter B. Harckham (D, W)
• Gina M. Arena (R, C)

State Senate District 41

• Michelle Hinchey (D, W)
• Patrick Sheehan (R, C)

State Senate District 42

• James G. Skoufis (D, W)
• Dorey F. Houle (R)
• Timothy Mitts (C)

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Skoufis Seeks Re-Election To State Senate

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Houle Runs For State Senate In Orange County

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Mitts For State Senate In The 42nd District

State Senate District 51

• Michele Frazier (D, W)
• Peter Oberacker (R, C)

New York State Assembly

State Assembly District 99

• Christopher W. Eachus (D, W)
• Tom Lapolla (R, C)

SEE ALSO: Candidate Profile 2024: Lapolla Seeks Assembly Seat In District 99

State Assembly District 100

• Paula Elaine Kay (D, People Over Politics)
• Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. (R, C)

State Assembly District 103

• Sarahana Shrestha (D, W)
• Jack Hayes (R, C)

State Assembly District 106

• Didi Barrett (D)
• Stephan L. Krakower (R, C)

Supreme Court Justice (9th JD) (vote for five)

• Collene D. Duffy (D, C)
• Brett Broge (D, C)
• Kyle C. McGovern (D, C)
• Mary Anne Scattaretico-Naber (D, C)
• Rachel E. Tanguay (D, C)
• Thomas Humbach (R)
• Edward R. Mevec (R)
• Karen A. Ostberg (R)
• Mark T. Starkman (R)
• Leslie Kahn (R)

Ballot Measure Question

Asks if the New York State constitution should be changed to provide that people cannot be denied rights based on their "ethnicity, national origin, age, and disability" or "sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy."

SEE ALSO: 5 Things To Know About New York's Proposition 1