Decision 2026: Putnam County 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 12:02 PM EDT

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

SOUTHEAST, 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.

Early Voting For 2026 Midterm General Election Starts Saturday In Putnam County

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.

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 39:

Lisa Kaul (D,WF)
Robert G. Rolison (R,C)

NYS Senate District 40:

Pete Harckham (D,WF)
Sergio Esposito (R,C)

NYS Assembly District 94:

Daniel Guzman (D)
Matthew Slater (R,C)

NYS Assembly District 95:

Dana Levenberg (D,WF)
Laurie Ryan (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)

Putnam County Executive:

Brett Yarris (D, WF,FtP)
Kevin Byrne (R,L)
Tatiana Brahimi (C)

Putnam County Coroner (voter for two):

Michael Strauss (D/PP)
Michael Nesheiwat (R,C/L)
John Bourges (R,C/L)

County Legislator, Legislative District 2:

Maia N. Gilleo (D,PP, WF)
Christian J. Russo (R,C/L)

County Legislator, Legislative District 3:

Kathy Kahng (D,PP)
Joseph Cunningham (R,C)

Kent Supervisor:

Democratic / Labor Alex Sewell (D/L,WF)
Republican Jaime F. McGlasson (R,C)

Town of Putnam Valley Supervisor:

Alison Jolicoeur (D,WT)
Republican William J. Gouldman (R,C/L)

Putnam Valley Town Justice:

Democratic David Axinn (D,WT)
Republican Robert M. Nachamie (C/L)

Town of Southeast Supervisor
Democratic Lynne A. Eckardt (D,SU)
Republican Joseph F. Castellano (R,C)

The November 3 ballot contains a Proposition for Brewster voters: "Shall the annual contribution of the Town of Southeast for the Operating Budget of the Brewster Public Library be approved at five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000.00) annually?"

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.