With the close of the petition filing period for 2021 elections last week, the Ulster County Democratic Committee (UCDC) is pleased to announce that the Board of Elections deemed all petitions for its 23 endorsed candidates seeking county-level office as valid. . The UCDC collected 1,991 Democratic signatures for cross-endorsed County Clerk candidate Nina Postupack.
“It is heartening each year to see so many enthusiastic volunteers devote themselves to supporting this initial step in the electoral process — gaining ballot access for our Democratic candidates,” UCDC Chair, Kelleigh McKenzie said. “But this year, in the midst of the pandemic, it was truly inspiring. We are grateful to all who stepped up to help, and are proud to be running this slate of terrific candidates, all dedicated to bringing about positive change in our communities.”
The following candidates were endorsed by the Ulster County Democratic Committee and successfully petitioned to appear on the ballot:
March Gallagher for Ulster County Comptroller
Nina Postupack for Ulster County Clerk
Aaron Levine for Ulster County Legislator District 1 (Parts of Town of Saugerties)
John Schoonmaker for Ulster County Legislator District 2 (Parts of Town of Saugerties and Village of Saugerties)
Arick Manocha for Ulster County Legislator District 3 (Parts of Town of Saugerties and Town of Ulster)
Brian Cahill for Ulster County Legislator District 4 (Town of Kingston and Parts of Town of Ulster)
Abe Uchitelle for Ulster County Legislator District 5 (Parts of City of Kingston)
David Donaldson for Ulster County Legislator District 6 (Parts of City of Kingston)
Peter Criswell for Ulster County Legislator District 7 (Parts of City of Kingston)
Laura Petit for Ulster County Legislator District 8 (Parts of Town of Esopus)
Gary Pregno for Ulster County Legislator District 10 (Parts of Town of Lloyd and Parts of Town of Marlborough)
Marisa McClinton for Ulster County Legislator District 12 (Town of Plattekill)
Andrew Domenech for Ulster County Legislator District 13 (Parts of Town of Shawangunk)
Kelly Palinkas Greer for Ulster County Legislator District 14 (Parts of Town of Wawarsing and Shawangunk)
John Gavaris for Ulster County Legislator District 15 (Parts of Town of Wawarsing and Village of Ellenville)
Tracey Bartels for Ulster County Legislator District 16 (Town of Gardiner and Parts of Town of Shawangunk)
Theresa Paras for Ulster County Legislator District 17 (Parts of Town of New Paltz and Parts of Town of Esopus)
Eric Stewart for Ulster County Legislator District 18 (Parts of Town of Hurley and Parts of Town of Marbletown)
Manna Jo Greene for Ulster County Legislator District 19 (Parts of Town of Marbletown and Town of Rosendale)
Eve Walter for Ulster County Legislator District 20 (Parts of Town of New Paltz and Village of New Paltz)
Chris Hewitt for Ulster County Legislator District 21 (Town of Rochester and Parts of Town of Wawarsing)
Kathy Nolan for Ulster County Legislator District 22 (Towns of Denning, Hardenburgh, Olive and Shandaken)
Jonathan Heppner for Ulster County Legislator District 23 (Town of Woodstock and Parts of Town of Hurley)
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The General Election is on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 this year. To find out your County legislative district, visit: legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/find-legislator.