Decision 2026: Clarkstown Election Guide

The polls open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday for the historic midterm general election. Here's what you need to know to make your voice heard.

By Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff

Oct 30, 2026 5:33 PM EDT

After months of campaigning, voters will now have the final word. (Patch Graphics)

CLARKSTOWN, NY — The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. That is, if you didn't take advantage of early voting.

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Voters can find polling places and learn about absentee ballots, from the county's Board of Elections.

For additional voting information, visit Vote411, an interactive website created and maintained by the League of Women Voters. The site supplies personalized ballots and polling locations simply by entering the voter's home address.

You can hear from the candidates themselves by checking out the candidate forums and debates hosted by the nonpartisan, independent League of Women Voters of Westchester County.

Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Absentee Ballot Information:

Nov. 3, is the last day to postmark the General Election absentee ballot by mail. The ballot must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Nov. 10.

Nov. 3, is the last day to deliver the General Election absentee ballot in person to the Board of Elections or at any poll site throughout the county, by the close of the polls on election day.

Voters in Westchester will choose among candidates in competitive races for national, state and local offices, as well as state and local ballot questions. Depending on where the voter lives they may not be eligible to vote in races outside their district. Check a sample ballot here for the exact slate of candidates by address.

Governor:

Kathy Hochul (D, WP)
Bruce Blakeman (R, C, VA)

Lt. Governor:

Adrienne Adams (D,WF)

Todd Hood (R,C,VA)

State Comptroller:

Thomas Dinapoli (D,WF)

Joseph Hernandez (R,C)

NY Attorney General:

Letitia James (D,WF)

Saritha Komatireddy (R,C)

U.S. Congress 17th District:

Cait Conley (D,WF)

Mike Lawler (R,C)

NYS Senate District 38

Joseph W. Rand (D,WF)
Bill Weber (R,C)

NYS Senate District 40

Peter B. Harckham (D)
Sergio J. Esposito (R,C)

NYS Assembly District 96

Patrick Carroll (D,WF)
Brett L. Yagel (R,C)

NYS Assembly 97

Aron B. Wieder (D)
Rob Bonomolo( R)
Abraham Klein (C)

NYS Assembly 99:

Christopher W. Eachus (D,WF)
Richard A. Vargus (R,C)

Clarkstown Supervisor:

Eugene Bondar (D,WF)
George A. Hoehmann (R, C)

Clarkstown Council Ward 1:

Joseph C. Damiani (D,WF)
Jon P. Valentino (R,C)

Clarkstown Council Ward 2:

Sylke E. Jackson (D,WF)
Mike Graziano (R,C)

Clarkstown Council Ward 3:

Susan M. Bloom (D,WF)
Donald Franchino (R,C)

Clarkstown Council Ward 4:

Gina DeFelice (D,WF)
Robert A. Axelrod (R,C)
Clarkstown Clerk:
Gregory Sheehan (D,WF)
Lauren M. Wohl (R,C)

Clarkstown Superintendent Of Highways:

Robert E. Milone (D)
Robert Sambevski (R,C)

Supreme Court Justice 9th Judicial District (vote for three):

Maria Rosa (D,WF)
George Fufidio (D,R)
Alden Wolfe (D,C)
Richard Fava (R,C)
John Ciampoli (R)

For additional voting information, visit Vote411, an interactive website created and maintained by the League of Women Voters. The site supplies personalized ballots and polling locations simply by entering the voter's home address.