Olive Democrats

10/23/2026

ATTENTION: PEOPLE WAITING ‘TIL THE LAST MINUTE! Time is running out! Use these links if you still need to register to vote or request an early mail, absentee, or accessible ballot! Deadline is this Saturday, October 24th to register or receive a ballot by mail for the General Election!

VOTER REGISTRATION - https://nyovr.elections.ny.gov
EARLY MAIL BALLOT REQUEST - https://ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov/home/earlymail
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST- https://ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov/home/absentee
ACCESSIBLE BALLOT REQUEST - https://ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov/home/accessible/

10/16/2026

Jackie Auringer, the Republican candidate for the 18th Congressional District seat, on Friday abruptly bailed on a Zoom debate she had agreed to weeks earlier, but not before delivering a blistering statement in which she assailed her opponent, the Freeman and a Freeman reporter.

10/15/2026

Here’s what’s on the ballot this election. Early voting starts Saturday 10/24. Help GET OUT THE VOTE! Support our candidates locally, countywide, statewide, and federally, and let’s get this country back on track. Visit OliveDemocrats.org for more info. Kathy Hochul Rep. Josh Riley Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha Juan Figueroa

10/14/2026

Early voting starts 10/24! Let’s GET OUT THE VOTE! Go blue! Rep. Josh Riley Michele Frazier for 51 Kathy Hochul New York AG Letitia James Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha Juan Figueroa

10/14/2026

Time to get ready to vote! Need to update your registration? Go here > https://elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process

10/08/2026

New York! Ahead of election season, my office is sharing some key voting dates.

Your voice matters! Make a plan and get out and vote.

10/08/2026

Standing up for New Yorkers every day. Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding answers from Verizon about notices the company has sent to residents across Upstate New York warning that their copper landline telephone service may soon be shut off.

BINGHAMTON, NY – Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding answers from Verizon about notices the company has sent to residents across Upstate New York warning that their copper landline telephone service may soon be shut off. These notices followed Verizon’s September 9, 2026 application ...

10/01/2026

We're excited to introduce UCDC's 2026-2028 leadership team! County Committee members from across Ulster convened to choose the following leaders:

Party Leadership:

County Chair: Andy Cowan
First Vice Chair: Ann Peters
Vice Chair of Voter Outreach: Joey Betras
Vice Chair of Fundraising: Chelsea Miller
Vice Chair of Communications: Dan Torres
Vice Chair of Diversity and Party Building: Latish Kentop
Vice Chair of Campaign Support: Eddie Monroy
Secretary: Brian McHugh
Treasurer: Amee Peterson

Ethics Commission:

Chair: Russell Gilpin
Vice Chair: Jillian Jackson

"Ulster County Democrats are united and ready to win," said newly elected Chair Andy Cowan. "Local families are feeling the impact of Washington Republicans’ chaos every day—at the grocery store, the pharmacy, and in the services our neighbors count on. This November, we have a chance to send a clear message to Washington. Whether you’re a lifelong Democrat, an independent, or a Republican who’s had enough, there’s a place for you in this effort. We’ll be in every town and hamlet, working to turn Ulster County’s frustration into action at the ballot box."

The officers will oversee voter outreach, fundraising, communications, party building, and support for Democratic candidates at every level. Their first priority is a countywide get-out-the-vote drive ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting runs from October 24 to November 1.

09/28/2026

Join Sheriff Juan Figueroa in a virtual town hall on Wednesday Sep 30th

Please join Sheriff Juan Figueroa for an update on Ulster County's law enforcement and community safety practices and initiatives, followed by a Q&A session. Your questions for the Sheriff can be submitted in advance: [Submit your question here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetI4cL9oTs_6...