Southeast-Brewster Patch Elections 2019: Candidates, Voting

SOUTHEAST, NY — Election Day is Nov. 5, though Brewster and Southeast residents had nine days to try out early voting, which started Oct. 26. Because there are some contested races, both regional and local, it's important to get to the polls.

Countywide, there is a race for Putnam County judge, as Camille Linson and Joseph J. Spofford Jr. seek the bench.

Locally, Southeast residents have to pick two of four people running for town council, and a new highway superintendent.

For town council, Edwin Alvarez and Lynne A. Eckardt seek re-election, challenged by Zach Disador and John P. O'Connor.

Michael Burdick and Robert Pigan are vying for the job of highway Superintendent.

Uncontested elections include Paul Jonke's bid for re-election in District 6 to the county Legislature and Robert Tendy's for District Attorney.

Locally, Tony Hay is uncontested in his bid for another term as Southeast Town Supervisor, as is Town Clerk Michele Stancati.

There are no contested Brewster village elections as three incumbents are seeking re-election without opposition — Mayor James Schoenig and village trustees George Gaspar and Christine Piccini.

If you're waiting until Election Day, click here to locate your polling place. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, you can view a sample ballot on the Putnam County Board of Elections website. Click here to view a sample ballot for your Election District.

The early voting results will be canvassed and reported after 9 p.m. on Election Day with the day's results.

Here are the contested races (abbreviations: D=Democrat, R=Republican, C= Conservative, I=Independence, LBT=Libertarian, WF=Working Families, SAM=Serve America Movement):

Region

Supreme Court Justice (vote for 4)

• Lewis J. Lubell, D,R,C,I,SAM (incumbent)
• Gina C. Capone, D,R,C,I
• Robert H. Freehill, R,C,I
• Nancy Quinn Koba, D,SAM
• Steven I. Milligram, D,R,C,I

Putnam

County Court Judge

• Camille S. Linson, D,LBT,SAM
• Joseph J. Spofford Jr., R,C,I

Town offices

Southeast

Town Council (Vote for 2)

• Edwin Alvarez, R,C,I (incumbent)
• Lynne A. Eckardt, D, We the People (incumbent)
• Zach Disador, D, We the People
• John P. O’Connor, R,C,LBT,I

Highway Superintendent

• Michael E. Burdick, R,C
• Robert B. Pigan, I

SEE EARLIER ELECTION COVERAGE:

• Putnam Candidate Profile: Linson For County Judge
• Early Voting Begins Oct. 26 In Putnam County
• Putnam County Young Republican Club Endorses Candidates