Politics & Government
2023 Primary: Mid-Hudson Valley Election Results
Here are the election results from the boards of elections in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties.
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Tuesday was primary day around New York, and there were a lot of races in the mid-Hudson Valley.
Here are the unofficial results from the Dutchess, Ulster and Orange county boards of elections, with all election districts reporting. In general, the results are usually certified within two weeks.
In Dutchess County, there are some Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families parties primary races.
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Here are the primary race results in Dutchess County (vote for one unless stated otherwise):
Democratic Party
City of Poughkeepsie Mayor
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- Wesley J. Lee: 635
- Marc Nelson: 411
- Yvonne D. Flowers: 706
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember at Large
- DaRon H. Wilson: 849
- Vincent J. Pedi: 817
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 1
- Ernest J. Henry: 63
- Christopher Petsas: 45
- Debra Long: 57
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 2
- John Purcarea: 22
- Kanell J. Harvard: 73
- Evan R. Menist: 99
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 3
- Terriciena A. Brown: 67
- Mary Williams: 31
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 5
- Jamar M. Cummings: 64
- Ondie D. James: 103
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 6
- Christopher A. Grant: 119
- Lance A. Hardy: 71
City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember, Ward 8
- Sakima AG McClinton: 104
- Megan L. Deichler: 295
Milan, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Stanford County Legislator 19th District
- Chris Drago: 428
- Claire Owens: 121
Wappinger Town Board Member, Ward 4
- Joe Torres: 45
- Linda Kleinhenz: 101
Republican Party
LaGrange Town Board Member (vote for two)
- Kelly Robin: 521
- Donna J. Bolner: 177
- Richard Ryan: 440
Wappinger Supervisor
- Joseph D. Cavaccini: 613
- Richard L. Thurston: 468
Conservative Party
Hyde Park Town Justice (vote for two)
- Jean A. McArthur: 33
- Michael Plass: 68
- Joseph P. Petito: 22
Working Families Party
The Working Families Party has two candidates for Family Court Judge — Joseph A. Egitto and James Rogers — on the ballots in Amenia, Beekman, Clinton, Beacon, city of Poughkeepsie, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Milan, North East, Pawling, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, town of Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Stanford, Union Vale, Wappinger and Washington.
- Rogers: 75
- Egitto: 67
In Ulster County, there are Democratic, Republican and Working Families primary races.
Here are the primary races in Ulster County (vote for one unless stated otherwise):
Democratic Party
County Legislator, 20th District
- William Wheeler: 181
- Limina Grace: 190
New Paltz Councilmember (vote for two)
- Alexandra Baer: 300
- Julie Seyfert-Lillis: 419
- Kitty Brown: 418
City of Kingston Mayor
- Frank Waters: 575
- Steven T. Noble: 1,083
City of Kingston Alderman, Ward 1
- Sara Pasti: 163
- Charlotte Lloyd: 140
City of Kingston Alderman, Ward 4
- Jeanne Edwards: 102
- Rita M. Worthington: 49
Gardiner Supervisor
- Marybeth Majestic: 377
- Tim Hunter: 326
Hurley Supervisor
- Melinda McKnight: 353
- Michael Boms: 234
Hurley Clerk/Tax Collector
- Tracy Kellogg: 287
- Annie Reed: 300
Hurley Councilmember (vote for two)
- Gregory Simpson: 363
- Peter Humphries: 322
- Diana S. Cline: 320
Saugerties Councilmember (vote for two)
- Paul Andreassen: 455
- Michael Ivino: 586
- Leanne Thornton: 787
Shandaken Councilmember (vote for two)
- Kevin VanBlarcum: 167
- Kyle Steen: 143
- Wendy J. Grossman: 54
- Christina Varga: 69
Woodstock Supervisor
- Bill McKenna: 770
- Bennet Ratcliff: 673
Woodstock Councilmember (vote for two)
- Linda Lover: 673
- Laura Ricci: 804
- Anula Courtis: 735
- Michael Veitch: 571
Working Families Party
Saugerties Town Justice
- Aimee Richter: 14
- Stanley R. O’Dell Jr.: 18
Republican Party
Shawangunk Supervisor
- Ken Ronk: 412
- Adrian “Binker” DeWitt: 126
Shawangunk Councilmember (vote for two)
- Joseph E. LoCicero: 337
- Brian Amthor: 304
- Robert T. Miller: 250
In Orange County, there are some Democratic and Republican primary races
Here are the primary races in Orange County (vote for one unless stated otherwise):
Democratic Party
Cornwall Supervisor
- Josh Wojehowski: 636
- Virginia A. Scott: 214
City of Newburgh Council Member at Large (vote for two)
- Omari Shakur: 199
- Gay Lee: 68
- Bryan J. Luna: 136
- Anusha B. Mehar: 229
- Robert D. McIymore: 271
Republican Party
Chester Supervisor
- Robert G. Courtenay: 223
- Robert D. Valentine: 262
Chester Council Member (vote for two)
- Giuseppe Cassara: 181
- Joseph F. Betro: 258
- Cindy Smith: 202
- PJ Gorman: 266
Montgomery Town Justice
- Frederick G. Gorss: 696
- Catherine Lee: 260
Montgomery Council Member (vote for two)
- Cindy L. Voss: 577
- Kristen Brown: 523
- Mark W. Hoyt: 568
Mount Hope Supervisor
- Matthew R. Howell: 124
- Paul J. Rickard Jr.: 248
New Windsor Supervisor
- Stephen A. Bedetti: 751
- Colin J. Schmitt: 754
Village of Woodbury Mayor
- Andrew R. Giacomazza: 122
- John U. Kelemen: 128
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