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Early voting begins Oct. 24

Voters across Dutchess County and throughout the state can begin casting ballots Saturday, Oct. 24, when New York opens a week of in-person early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Early voting runs daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, including both weekends. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Monday, Oct. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, when locations will be open from noon to 8 p.m.

Regional contests include the 41st State Senate District race between Democrat incumbent Michelle Hinchey and Republican Patrick Sheehan. In the 105th State Assembly district, which includes Amenia, Republican incumbent Anil Beephan is facing a challenge from Democrat Brooklyn Talarico. In the 106th District to the northwest, which includes North East, Pine Plains, Washington and Stanford, Democratic incumbent Didi Barrett is facing off againt Republican Gregory Campus for the seat.

In the 18th Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Pat Ryan faces Republican challenger Jackie Mary Auringer.

Voters will also choose a governor and lieutenant governor, with incumbent Democrats Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams facing Republicans Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood, and fill two other statewide offices: comptroller and attorney general.

Residents must vote at one of seven early voting location, which may differ from their usual Election Day polling place. The Dutchess County Board of Elections lists the following locations for the county:

— The Pavilion at Brookmeade, 34 Brookemeade Park, Rhinebeck

— Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill

— Boardman Road Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie

— Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook

— Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium, 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie

— Board of Elections Training Center, 4280 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park

— Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls

The registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 24. The Dutchess County Board of Elections must receive new applications for voter registration on or before that day. Change of address requests must be received on or before Monday, Oct. 19.

Election Day polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can check their registration and find additional information at elections.dutchessny.gov

Christian Murray
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