Putnam County Democratic Committee Opens Headquarters in Carmel

On July 20th, the Putnam County Democratic Committee celebrated the Grand Opening of its Putnam County Campaign Headquarters in Carmel. Candidates Mondaire Jones, for Congressional District 17, Senator Peter Harckham (SD40), and Zack Couzens for Assembly District 94 rallied with Democrats from all six Putnam towns as they kicked off the summer voter outreach campaign from the new offices. They were joined by Putnam County Legislator Nancy Montgomery and Randall Mulkins, legislative candidate from Patterson, and Yvette Valdez Smith, candidate for NYS Senate District 39. 

This Putnam campaign office is made possible by the NY State Democratic Party and Governor Kathy Hochul, who have renewed their commitment to building the party in all 62 counties. This coordinated campaign effort, also funded by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and House Minority Leader (and soon to be Speaker) Hakeem Jeffries, will support the full Democratic ticket - from President Joe Biden down to Randall Mulkins for Putnam County Legislature - and everyone in between. Putnam candidates also include Legislator Nancy Montgomery, who is running unopposed this year; Dana Levenberg, who is running for re-election representing Assembly District 96, and Yvette Valdes Smith, for NY State Senate District 39.

“Putnam County has not seen this level of commitment in many years, which is a testament to the changing tide. Voter registration is on the upswing, our party is growing, and every day we are getting calls and emails from people asking how they can help defeat Donald Trump and take back the House. We are here for all of that…and to have fun along the way,” commented Jennifer Colamonico, Chair of the Putnam County Democratic Committee. 

Over the summer months, Putnam Democrats intend to contact thousands of voters, carrying the message of why it is so critical to vote blue/Row A all across the ballot. Democrats are the party that is delivering results for Hudson Valley families. Democrats are standing up for civil rights and reproductive rights. Democrats are making government work for the people. And Democrats are the last line of defense of democracy, the only protection against an autocratic, destructionist government. 

The campaign office will be staffed by the NY Dems Coordinated Campaign and members of the Putnam County Democratic Committee. For questions or to sign up to volunteer, please contact info@putnamdemocrats.com.

Candidates speak at the opening of the new Carmel office: