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In 2024, Putnam dems hosted several events to introduce our candidates, engage our volunteers, and celebrate the work we accomplished together.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/8fa1271c-4ae6-4818-b928-39c4c723b5d3/29038703-2cda-43cd-842c-6463e3940320.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C1818&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="32" variant="base"><h2>Purple Putnam Growing Strong!</h2><h4>Get ready for an exciting season! We're revving up our efforts to support a strong Democratic slate for the November races. It's a thrilling time to get involved and make a difference. </h4><h4>Let's shape the future together!</h4><h3>Letter from the Chair</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/ec67142e-f40b-45b6-96b5-026d787923ac/ec67142e-f40b-45b6-96b5-026d787923ac.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2700%2C1500&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/96f655d1-a20d-472b-9624-4f45da9190c8/96f655d1-a20d-472b-9624-4f45da9190c8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C5656%2C2741&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Spring brings perfect conditions for campaigning! Our candidates are sketching out plans, completing endorsement forms, and planning summer events. Putnam Dems had a fantastic kickoff brunch in Patterson on April 14 with many of our candidates and activists, including volunteers who came to make new friends and get involved.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/889c37d9-eb5d-499f-83d1-6872111505e1/889c37d9-eb5d-499f-83d1-6872111505e1.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1140%2C400&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Next up is our Turn Putnam Purple fundraiser on June 1 in Cold Spring - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/events">grab your tickets here</a>. In a new twist, we will have an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pcdc.betterworld.org/auctions/purple-putnam">online auction</a> as well as silent and live auctions at the event. You can bid on some of the incredible items and experiences <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pcdc.betterworld.org/auctions/purple-putnam">here</a>.Did you know that Putnam is the southernmost rural county in New York? On April 26th and 27th, three Putnam County state committee members attended the New York <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nysdrc.org/">Democratic Rural Conference</a> that took place in Albany, where speakers included Governor Hochul, Attorney General James, and Comptroller DiNapoli. We learned more about the Equal Rights Amendment ballot initiative to protect our rights and reproductive freedom, as well as hearing from state legislators about funding initiatives and improvements in the budget. &nbsp;These events remind us that our electorate is more similar to St. Lawrence County than it is to Westchester in terms of the challenges rural counties face in recruiting and electing Democrats. But upstate successes motivate us to keep working to build the party.In that light, our Putnam Democratic Committee is working with the state coordinated campaign to open a campaign office this summer and operate a robust voter outreach campaign. This presents new opportunities to connect with county Democrats and change the trajectory of our party. You will want to be part of this… <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/new-page-3">contact your town chair</a>!If you are looking for inspiration…and if you were not able to attend the “Three Presidents“ event in New York City last month…you might want to listen to the interview that Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton did on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.smartless.com/">SmartLess</a> podcast (see "READ, WATCH, LISTEN TO THIS" below!). They talk about how for Democrats, holding public office is about waking up every day and finding ways to make a difference in the lives of people. We are so fortunate to have leaders who are making New York better every day. Now more than ever we must stand up for our party, stand strong for our candidates, and make the case for our vision of a better Putnam and better America.See you soon!~ Jen Colamonico• May - Voter outreach for state and local races&nbsp;• June - Purple Putnam Fundraiser June 1, and get out the vote for the Primary election&nbsp;• July/Aug - Neighbor to neighbor outreach, house parties, independent voter contact• September - Town fundraisers, Democratic voter contact, Putnam Dems convention• October - Early voting begins - get out the vote canvassing• November 5th - Election Day!• December - Candidate recruitment for 2025 local races<h3>Our Endorsed Candidates</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/endorsements">Putnam County Dems have endorsed the following candidates for election in 2024&nbsp;</a>• President Joe Biden• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand• Mondaire Jones for Congress (NY-17)• State Senator Pete Harckham (Dist 40)• State Senate candidate Yvette Valdés Smith (Dist 39)• Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (Dist 95)• Assembly candidate Zachary Couzens (Dist 94)• County Legislator Nancy Montgomery (Dist 1)• County Legislator candidate Randall Mulkins &nbsp;(Dist 4)<h2>GET INVOLVED!</h2>Putnam phone banks are coming soon… but you can start calling Democrats across our state! Phone bank virtually on Mondays at 6 pm with the New York for Biden + Harris group here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/611293/">https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/611293/</a>

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Get Involved We’re with you! We share the Democratic values that are most important to you. Personal freedom. Respect for human rights. Respect for the environment. Respect for Democracy!We need your help to get out the word – get out the vote – bring people together – organize - support great candidates –and get Democrats elected in this County! It can be done! County-wide, registered R’s outnumber us by a little over 1,000 and their lead keeps shrinking.&nbsp;There are dozens of ways to volunteer: campaigning door-to-door, phone banking, letters to the editor, lawn signs, hosting parties…or you might have a special skill that you can contribute to the cause. Even getting one more friend to vote makes a difference.&nbsp;Your contributions help us to build the party infrastructure we need to regain our majority in the House and maintain our majorities in the NYS Senate and Assembly. And, our special focus, to get Democrats elected in Putnam County government and all of our towns.We welcome you to the Putnam Dems team!

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<h3>Your Funds Fund Campaigns</h3>Gather with candidates and friends at a historic home on June 1 in Cold Spring . Enjoy a buffet, and bid on fantastic auction items!Your contribution is an investment in the Purple Putnam Project - to build the political infrastructure needed to transform Putnam County politics. We will work to flip the 17th Congressional District and elect Mondaire Jones. We have opportunities to elect NYS Senate and Assembly members, Putnam Legislators and local candidates in special elections. Your help is key to protecting democracy locally -- and nationally!

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/8fa1271c-4ae6-4818-b928-39c4c723b5d3/29038703-2cda-43cd-842c-6463e3940320.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C1818&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="32" variant="base"><h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/putnamcountydemocrats/event/612370/">Spring into Action for Election 2024</a></h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/f7c3fd08-1555-4d0c-89b3-4d3989f96ff4/f7c3fd08-1555-4d0c-89b3-4d3989f96ff4.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4032%2C3024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="32" variant="base"><h3>A Message from the Chair</h3>Spring is a time of hope and renewal… but to grow our democracy, we need to do the hard work of planting seeds of change, cultivating new growth, and nourishing the fragile shoots with love and attention. Thank you to those who carried and signed petitions to get our candidates on the ballot!November is not far away. Mobilizing the Democratic vote in every part of Putnam County, from the top to the bottom of the ballot, requires time and/or money. We are planning <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/events">events</a> and writing ads and campaign literature and looking to open a campaign office.Please lend us your talent and skills to talk with voters, write letters, manage volunteers, contribute creative design and writing… and more!URGENTLY, there is a special election in Yorktown on April 16, and all help will be needed to win that supervisor seat. Please volunteer to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/wcdc/event/613432/">PHONE</a> or CANVASS either <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/wcdc/event/612785/">next weekend</a> and/or on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/wcdc/event/612790/">election day</a>. Helping any Democrat to flip a seat helps ALL Democrats.On&nbsp;April 14, we are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/putnamcountydemocrats/event/612370/">gathering to meet with Mondaire Jones</a> for a campaign kickoff event featuring our endorsed candidates. Come up to Patterson for brunch and plug yourself in to campaign activity already underway! Check out our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/events">Events page</a> to register - and get info about our June 1st Fundraiser!Visit our new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.putnamdemocrats.com/">website</a> to view our endorsed candidates, sign up for an upcoming event, and let us know how you’d like to help: phone voters, knock on doors, donate money, write postcards, mobilize your friends and neighbors. All of it is critically important, and none of us can do it alone. One hour per week, a few dollars per month, and we will have blue blooming across Putnam. See you on the campaign trail!~ Jen Colamonico<h3>Five Questions for Zack Couzens - our Candidate for AD94</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/f984c220-ed8f-4a8f-8aaa-fb9d4a88280e/f984c220-ed8f-4a8f-8aaa-fb9d4a88280e.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1704%2C1704&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4>What makes you a Democrat?</h4>ZC) &nbsp;I am a Democrat because I believe that we the people - and the government we elect - should set out to make a country that is more egalitarian but also more empathetic. I know that the Democratic Party stands for the common good, and for giving everyone a fair shot at life no matter where they’re born or the conditions they have experienced in life.<h4>What excites you about running for office this year?</h4>ZC) I am excited to run because I want to bring new, young, and passionate voices to politics in our area and to the legislature. Running as both a Democrat and a young person, neither of which have had much political representation in our district, I am excited to carry the mantle of these groups to claim a seat at the table. I am also excited to hear what matters to the voters of the 94th Assembly District and how that connects to my experiences growing up here.<h4>What will you bring to the State Assembly that is unique?</h4>ZC) I bring the perspective from the new generation who has experienced a different “New York” and a different approach to politics on all levels. I bring a passion for politics that bridges the gap between generations to make our voices heard in a way that involves cooperation and progress, rather than division and dysfunction.<h4>Who is your political role model?</h4>ZC) President Lyndon B. Johnson was a warrior for social, economic, and racial equality and justice for all Americans. His unrelenting commitment to the causes of the poor and the disadvantaged through his passing of the Civil Rights Act, Great Society, Voting Rights Act, Medicare, and Medicaid has always inspired me, especially shining light on the importance of being an effective legislator and deal maker.<h4>What one thing do you want voters to know about you?</h4>ZC) A big reason for my faith in leadership, public service, and the good work that can come from politics is because of my experience as an Eagle Scout. I am proud to have brought together a group of 20 volunteers to build garden beds to grow produce for food-insecure community members at Northern Westchester Hospital, demonstrating the possibility and benefits of leadership, community work, and serving our friends and neighbors when we work together under a common cause. I genuinely believe that type of work and cooperation is possible in politics, and I plan to use this experience in the Assembly to serve the people of our district.<h3>Your 2024 Calendar of Democracy</h3>• &nbsp;April 14th - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/putnamcountydemocrats/event/612370/">PCDC Kickoff Brunch with Mondaire Jones!</a>• &nbsp;May - Voter outreach for state and local races&nbsp;• June - Get out the vote for the Primary election&nbsp;• June 1 - PCDC Fundraiser!• July/Aug - Neighbor-to-neighbor outreach, house parties, independent voter contact• September - Town fundraisers, Democratic voter contact, Putnam Dems convention• October - Early voting begins - get out the vote canvassing• November 5th - Election Day!• December - Candidate recruitment for 2025 local races<h3>Our Endorsed Candidates</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/endorsements">Putnam County Dems have endorsed the following candidates for 2024:</a>&nbsp;<ul><li>President Joe Biden</li><li>Vice-President Kamala Harris</li><li>Senator Kirsten Gillibrand</li><li>Mondaire Jones for Congress (NY-17)</li><li>State Senator Pete Harckham (SD 40)</li><li>Yvette Valdes-Smith (SD 39)</li><li>Zachary Couzens (AD 94)</li><li>Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (AD 95)</li><li>County Legislator Nancy Montgomery (Dist 1)</li><li>Randall Mulkins for County Legislator (Dist 4)</li><li>Regina Gelfer, Putnam Valley Town Clerk</li><li>Sonya Abbye-Taylor, Patterson Town Board</li></ul>

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With a recent poll suggesting 50% of the population didn’t know which side had more casualties, and media bubbles an increasing concern, here are some outside-the-mainstream, full-throated, across the spectrum, voices on the current Middle East conflict:&nbsp;

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<h4>The Israel-Gaza Conflict</h4>UK Podcast History for the Curious with Douglas Murray, British author and conservative political commentator.

<h4>Israel/Gaza discussion at Princeton</h4>Norman Finkelstein and Chris Hedges discuss Israel, Gaza and Oct. 7, at Princeton.

<h4> Haviv Rettig Gur: The Gathering Storm&nbsp;</h4>Bari Weiss, Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press sits down with the journalist Haviv Rettig Gur. Haviv is one of the smartest and most thoughtful writers on Israel and the Middle East. He and Bari discuss Israel's uncertain future, what it means for Palestinians, how the current war reflects wider battles in Islam, and why Americans must realize they are living "inside" of history.

<h4>Town Hall with special guest Francesca Albanese</h4>Mehdi Hasan spoke to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese about her new report on genocide in Gaza and allowed her to respond to accusations of antisemitism against her from the U.S. government.

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<h2>PCDC is here to support Democrats running for office</h2>Running for office may seem daunting, but it is quite literally our job to help you. Town and county leaders work with prospective candidates to map out a plan for success.We are recruiting for candidates in the next several election cycles. Please contact <a href="mailto:info@putnamdemocrats.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@putnamdemocrats.com</a> right away to get the journey started.<a href="/openoffices" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(See the detailed list for 2025 on our Open Offices page )</a>2025Putnam County SheriffPutnam County Legislature District 5 (Carmel &amp; Kent)Putnam County Legislature District 6 (Southeast)Putnam County Legislature District 9 (Mahopac)Town races in all six towns2026Putnam County ExecutivePutnam County ClerkPutnam County Coroner (2 seats)Putnam County Legislature District 2 (Putnam Valley)Putnam County Legislature District 3 (Kent &amp; Patterson)Putnam County Legislature District 8 (Mahopac)2027Putnam County District AttorneyPutnam County Legislature District 1 (Phillipstown)Putnam County Legislature District 4 (Patterson)Putnam County Legislature District 7 (Carmel &amp; Southeast)Town races in all six towns

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jencola14@gmail.com">Jennifer Colamonico</a>, Chair <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jencola14@gmail.com">jencola14@gmail.com</a>Bio here

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Zach Disador, Third Vice Chair <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ZachDisador@gmail.com">ZachDisador@gmail.com</a>

Marsha Waldman, Treasurer <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:marshawaldman2@gmail.com?subject=Email%20to%20PCDC%20Treasurer">marshawaldman2@gmail.com</a>

Susan Melchiori, Secretary

Stephen Papas, Past Chair <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:stephenmpapas@gmail.com">stephenmpapas@gmail.com</a>

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carmeldems.org/">Town of Carmel</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ryandbeckwith@gmail.com">Ryan Beckwith</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carmeldems.org">Carmel Democratic Committee</a>

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kentnydemocrats.org/">Town of Kent</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:KentNYDemocrats@gmail.com">Stephen Papas</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kentnydemocrats.org/">Kent Democratic Committee</a>

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pattersonnydemocrats.org">Town of Patterson</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:stacyadumont@gmail.com">Stacy Dumont</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Patterson-Democratic-Committee-429486167138238/">Patterson Democratic Committee</a>

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.philipstowndemocrats.org/">Town of Philipstown</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:JHoganpro@gmail.com">Janice Hogan</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.philipstowndemocrats.org/">Philipstown Democrat</a>s

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pvnydems.com">Town of Putnam Valley</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:pvdemchair@gmail.com">Cathy Hanson</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pvnydems.com">Putnam Valley Democratic Committee</a>

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.southeastdemocrats.org/">Town of Southeast</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:cathycroft@comcast.net">Cathy Croft</a>, Chair<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.southeastdemocrats.org/">Southeast Democratic Committee</a>

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<h2>Our Successes </h2><h3>US SENATE</h3>Hon. Chuck Schumer Hon. Kirsten Gillibrand<h3>NEW YORK GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR</h3>Kathy Hochul - Governor Antonio Delgado - Lieutenant Governor<h3>NEW YORK STATE OFFICES</h3>Hon. Thomas P. DiNapoli - Comptroller Hon. Letitia James - Attorney General <h3>NEW YORK STATE SENATE</h3><a href="https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/pete-harckham" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hon. Peter Harckham - Senate District 40</a><h3>NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY</h3><a href="https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Dana-Levenberg/office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hon. Dana Levenberg - Assembly District 95</a><h3>NEW YORK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE</h3>Hon. Gina Capone Hon. Victor Grossman Hon. James Hyer<h3>PUTNAM COUNTY LEGISLATURE</h3><a href="https://www.putnamcountyny.com/legislature" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Nancy Montgomery - District 1</a><h3>TOWN OF CARMEL</h3>Interested in running for office in Carmel?&nbsp;Email us at <a href="mailto:carmelnydems@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">carmelnydems@gmail.com</a>.<h3>TOWN OF KENT</h3><a href="https://www.townofkentny.gov/people/anne-campbell" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Anne B. Campbell - Town Council</a><h3>TOWN OF PATTERSON</h3><a href="https://pattersonny.org/TaxReceiver.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mary Delanoy - Receiver of Taxes</a><h3>TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN</h3><a href="https://philipstown.com/town_board/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Town Board</a> Supervisor John Van Tassel Deputy Supervisor Robert Flaherty Town Council Member Jason Angell Town Council Member Megan Cotter Town Council Member Judy Farrell <a href="https://philipstown.com/justice_court/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Town Justices</a><a href="https://philipstown.com/philipstown-justice-court-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a>Town Justice Camille Linson Town Justice Angela Thompson-TinsleyHighway Superintendent Adam Hotaling<h3>TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY</h3>Town Board member Sherry HowardHighway Superintendent Shawn Keeler<h3>TOWN OF SOUTHEAST</h3>Interested in running for office in Southeast?&nbsp;Email us at <a href="https://putnamdemocrats.squarespace.com/southeastnydems@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">southeastnydems@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;<h3></h3>

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In 2023, Democrats won 62% of the seats where they competed across Putnam. The Committee congratulates successful 2023 endorsed candidates: re-electing, Putnam Valley Highway Supervisor Shawn Keeler; electing outgoing Putnam Valley clerk Sherry Howard to the Town Board; re-electing the Philipstown team of Supervisor John Van Tassel, Board members Judy Farrell and Bob Flaherty, Town Clerk Tara Percacciolo, and Highway Superintendent Adam Hotaling; and electing Angela Thompson-Tinsley as Philipstown Justice. We thank all the candidates who ran very competitive races, notably Kathy Kahng in Legislative District 3, and Maggie Ploener in Legislative District 2. Both of these candidates came within a few hundred votes of victory.

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