The Home of the Democratic Party in Beautiful Columbia County, New York

Elections

Early voting has started!

EARLY VOTING
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 2
Dates/Hours:

Saturday, October 25: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, October 26: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday, October 27: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, October 28: 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, October 29: 12 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, October 30: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, October 31: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, November 1: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 2: 9 am – 5 pm
Locations:

Columbia County Office Building
401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534 

Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building
3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184

Every Vote Counts

List of winners of local elections in odd years since 2013 and number of votes they won by, often single digits. Clicking on image takes you to NYS Board of Elections website voter registration page.

We will need every single Democratic vote in November. Local races in Columbia County are often won or lost by only a handful of votes -- sometimes by only ONE vote -- we need your vote in Columbia County!

 Know someone who isn't yet registered to vote in Columbia County? Voting registration is closed for this year, but hey can register for next year’s elections at elections.ny.gov/register-vote.


2025 General Election - Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sample ballots for the 2025 general election are now available.
VOTE ROW "A" ALL THE WAY!

Remember to flip your ballot over for ballot proposals!

2025 NY Ballot Proposal 1

There will be a proposal (Proposal 1) on the ballot this year that will ask for approval of an amendment to the State Constitution to Allow and olympic sports complex in Essex County on State Forest Preserve land. The issue is complicated and CCDC has provided information to help you make an informed decision. You can click for a two-page explainer.

There may also be proposals specific to your town. Contact your Town Chair for information about Town proposals.


DO YOU HAVE YOUR VOTING PLAN?

Early voting began Saturday, October 25 and runs through Sunday, November 2. Find your Election Day poll site: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov


Note: A voter who has been issued a mail or absentee ballot by the Board of Elections is permitted to vote by affidavit at Early Voting or on Election Day — this may be necessary if, for example, you lost, spoiled or did not receive the mail ballot by the time you wish to vote.


Have a Second Home in Columbia County? 

Make Your Vote Count!

Whether You Rent or Own, You Can Vote from Your Country Home

If you have a second residence in New York State, the law permits you to vote at either your primary residence or your second residence. Learn more about dual residency. By registering to vote at your residence in Columbia County, in a swing district such as ours, your vote will have a great impact on local, state and Congressional elections. These races are among the most hotly contested in the country.

Registering to vote from your second residence is quick, legal, and uncomplicated. About registering to vote upstate

The deadline for registration for this year’s election ended on October 26, but you can register or change your registration for next year. However, it is best to do this after this year’s election because the workers at the Board of Elections will be very busy during election time.


General Election results for November 4, 2025

will be posted here.