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Save the dates: General Election, November 7
Early Voting starts Saturday, October 28 – Sunday, November 5
Introducing Our 2023 Dutchess County Candidates

ELECT
Tommy Zurhellen, Dutchess County Executive:
for fair housing, for pathways for our youth to live and work in our county, for our veterans and the people…
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ELECT
Anthony Parisi, Dutchess County District Attorney:
for his 25 years of experience, for safe communities and a fairer criminal justice system…
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ELECT
James Rogers, Dutchess Family Court Judge:
for a fair and compassionate court working to protect the most vulnerable… For more about James Rogers click here

ELECT
Kenya Gadsden, Dutchess County Clerk:
for accessibility, accountability, transparency and vision for the Dutchess County Clerk’s office…
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RE-ELECT
Yvette Valdes-Smith, Dutchess County Legislature, District 16 Ward 4:
for a strong, fierce defender of democracy and a tireless Minority leader…
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RE-ELECT
Nick Page, Dutchess County Legislature, District 18 Wards 1,2, & 3:
for his leadership and dedication to governing and holding Dutchess’s one-party rulers accountable…
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Democratic City of Beacon City Council Candidates Left to right:

Executive Committee Members
- Lisa Jessup, Chair
- Pam Wetherbee, 1st Vice Chair
- Peggy Ross, 2nd Vice Chair
- Holly O’Grady, Treasurer
- Amber Grant, Corresponding Secretary
Contact Us: info@beacondemocrats.org
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As Democrats, we believe that good government exists to improve the quality of people’s lives by:
As Democrats, we pledge to act and speak with integrity and civility, always striving for common ground with those whose views are different.
- Protecting equal rights
- ensuring public safety
- providing vital services
- supporting economic development
- maintaining programs for the most vulnerable segments of the community.