Voters in Pine Plains, Ancram, Gallatin, Milan, and Stanford will choose candidates for federal, state, county, and town offices in the Nov. 3 general election. Pine Plains, Ancram, and Stanford voters will also consider proposals to increase funding for their libraries.
Registered voters have four ways to cast a ballot: by early mail ballot, by absentee ballot, in person during early voting, or in person on Election Day.
Key dates
- Sunday, Nov. 1: Last day of in-person early voting.
- Monday, Nov. 2: Last day to apply in person for an early mail or absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is also the deadline to postmark a mail ballot or return it in person.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: Deadline for county elections officials to receive mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3.
The voter registration deadline for this election was Oct. 24. New York does not offer Election Day registration.
Check your registration through the state’s voter lookup tool. Information about registering for future elections is available from the New York State Board of Elections.
Voting by mail
Any registered New York voter may request an early mail ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballots are available to voters who meet eligibility requirements, including illness, physical disability, or absence from their county on Election Day.
The deadline to request either type of ballot online or by mail was Oct. 24. Voters may still apply in person at their county Board of Elections through Monday, Nov. 2. Application forms and instructions are available on the state elections website.
County elections offices are located at:
- Dutchess County: 112 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie.
- Columbia County: 11 Warren St., Suite 1, Hudson.
Returning an early mail or absentee ballot
Follow the instructions provided with your ballot, including signing and dating the security envelope.
You may return your completed ballot:
- To your county Board of Elections: By 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- To an early voting site in your county: During voting hours through Sunday, Nov. 1.
- To an Election Day polling site in your county: Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- By mail: The ballot must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by your county Board of Elections by Nov. 10. Mail it promptly and allow time for delivery.
If you have been issued an early mail or absentee ballot and decide to vote in person, you must use an affidavit ballot instead of voting on a machine. Ask a poll worker for assistance.
Where to vote early
Early voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. Dutchess County voters may use any early voting site in Dutchess County; Columbia County voters may use either early voting site in Columbia County.
Dutchess County locations
- Pavilion at Brookmeade, 34 Brookmeade Drive, Rhinebeck.
- Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill.
- Boardman Road Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie.
- Mid-Hudson Library auditorium, 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook.
- Board of Elections Training Center, 4280 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park.
- Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls.
Columbia County locations
- Columbia County Board of Elections, 11 Warren St., Suite 1, Hudson.
- Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building, 3211 Church St., Valatie.
Remaining early voting hours
The following hours apply to both counties:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
There is no in-person early voting Monday, Nov. 2.
Where to vote on Election Day
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Election Day locations for the five towns are listed below. Confirm your voting location using the state’s voter lookup tool.
| Town | Polling location |
|---|---|
| Ancram, including Ancramdale | Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7 |
| Gallatin | Gallatin Town Hall, 660 County Route 7 |
| Milan | Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle, off Route 199 |
| Pine Plains | Stissing Mountain High School, 2829 Church St. |
| Stanford | Stanford Town Hall, ground level, 26 Town Hall Road |
What’s on the ballot?
Your ballot depends on where you live. Official sample ballots are available for all five towns and are linked below, alongside each town’s local races. Stanford has separate sample ballots for its two election districts. If you are unsure of your district, check the state’s voter lookup tool.
The listings below cover the five towns in this guide. Party labels identify ballot lines, which do not necessarily reflect a candidate’s personal party enrollment.
State offices
The following races appear on ballots in all five towns.
Governor and lieutenant governor — vote for one ticket
- Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams — Democratic and Working Families.
- Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood — Republican, Conservative, and Vote Affordable.
State comptroller
- Thomas DiNapoli — Democratic and Working Families.
- Joseph Hernandez — Republican and Conservative.
State attorney general
- Letitia James — Democratic and Working Families.
- Saritha Komatireddy — Republican and Conservative.
State Senate, 41st District
- Michelle Hinchey — Democratic and Working Families.
- Patrick Sheehan — Republican and Conservative.
State Assembly, 106th District
- Didi Barrett — Democratic.
- Gregory Campus — Republican and Conservative.
Columbia County: Ancram and Gallatin
U.S. House, 19th District
- Josh Riley — Democratic and Working Families.
- Peter Oberacker — Republican and Conservative.
County clerk
- Holly Tanner — Republican and Conservative.
County coroner — vote for up to two
- Peter J. Doty — Republican and Conservative.
Doty is the only candidate whose name is printed in this contest; write-in spaces are also provided.
State Supreme Court, 3rd Judicial District — vote for up to two
- Amy E. Joyce — Democratic.
- Jennifer G. Sober — Democratic.
Ancram
View Ancram’s official sample ballot.
Town supervisor
- Colleen Lutz — Democratic.
- James MacArthur — Republican.
Town Council — unexpired term
- Joe Brown — Democratic.
- Rick Dubray — Republican.
Town justice — vote for up to two
- Catherine Redlich — Democratic.
- Suzan Flamm — Democratic.
Proposal 1: Roeliff Jansen Community Library
The proposal would increase Ancram’s annual contribution to the library’s operating budget by $18,873, to $48,850.
Gallatin
View Gallatin’s official sample ballot.
Town supervisor
- Tara Silberberg — Democratic.
Town clerk and tax collector
- Lisa DeLeeuw — Democratic.
Town Council
- John Gomm — Democratic.
Dutchess County: Milan, Pine Plains, and Stanford
U.S. House, 18th District
- Pat Ryan — Democratic and Working Families.
- Jackie Mary Auringer — Republican and Conservative.
County sheriff
- Kirk Imperati — Republican and Conservative.
County Legislature, 19th District
- Chris Drago — Democratic and Working Families.
State Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District — vote for up to three
- George Fufidio — Democratic and Republican.
- Maria Rosa — Democratic and Working Families.
- Alden Wolfe — Democratic and Conservative.
- John Ciampoli — Republican.
- Richard Fava Pastilha — Republican and Conservative.
Milan
View Milan’s official sample ballot.
Town supervisor
- William Jeffway — Democratic.
Town justice
- Thomas Jones — Democratic.
Pine Plains
View Pine Plains’ official sample ballot.
Town supervisor
- Trevor Roush — Democratic.
- Brian Walsh — Republican.
Town justice
- Ibis Guzman — Republican.
Proposition 1: Pine Plains Free Library
The proposition would increase the town’s annual contribution to the library’s operating budget to $231,000.
Stanford
View Stanford’s official sample ballot for Election District 1 or Election District 2.
Town supervisor
- Julia Descoteaux — Democratic and Working Families.
Town clerk
- Ritamary Bell — Democratic and Republican.
Highway superintendent
- Jim Myers — Democratic and Republican.
Town Council — unexpired term
- Nathan Lavertue — Democratic.
- Jack Evans — Republican.
Proposition 1: Stanford Free Library
The proposition would increase the town’s annual contribution to the library’s operating budget by $6,600, to $207,000.
Before you finish
Check both sides of your ballot for additional contests, propositions, and instructions. Follow the number of selections allowed in each race, and ask a poll worker for help if you make a mistake.
For questions, contact your county Board of Elections:
- Dutchess County: 845-486-2473 or dutchesselections@dutchessny.gov.
- Columbia County: 518-828-3115 or elections@columbiacountyny.gov.
Sources: New York State Board of Elections, Dutchess County Board of Elections, and Columbia County Board of Elections. Library propositions are summarized above; consult the sample ballots for their full wording.