Decision 2024

The Duchess County Democratic Committee is your go-to resource for making a difference in the 2024 election. With experienced leaders and access to the best resources in the political field, the Committee is here to help candidates and voters navigate the complexities of the political process and make their voices heard in the up-coming election.

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Our Candidates

Dutchess County Executive - Tommy Zerhellan

Tom Zurhellen

Dutchess County Executive

Tom Zurhellen is a noted veteran and professor of creative writing at Marist College who resides in the City of Poughkeepsie. He has worked tirelessly to prevent suicide and homelessness among veterans, walking across the United States in 2019 to raise awareness and funds for these efforts. As County Executive, he aspires to help small businesses still reeling in the aftermath of covid and to reduce food insecurity and improve housing affordability. He will address crime and drug overdoses by focusing on their causes, including adding more resources for treatment and mental health services. Tom serves on the board of Hudson River Housing and of the Dutchess County SPCA. He is enthusiastically backed by fellow combat veteran Congressman Pat Ryan.

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Dutchess County Clerk - Kenya Gadsden

Kenya Gadsden

Dutchess County Clerk

Tom Zurhellen is a noted veteran and professor of creative writing at Marist College who resides in the City of Poughkeepsie. He has worked tirelessly to prevent suicide and homelessness among veterans, walking across the United States in 2019 to raise awareness and funds for these efforts. As County Executive, he aspires to help small businesses still reeling in the aftermath of covid and to reduce food insecurity and improve housing affordability. He will address crime and drug overdoses by focusing on their causes, including adding more resources for treatment and mental health services. Tom serves on the board of Hudson River Housing and of the Dutchess County SPCA. He is enthusiastically backed by fellow combat veteran Congressman Pat Ryan.

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Anthony Parisi

Dutchess County District Attorney

Tom Zurhellen is a noted veteran and professor of creative writing at Marist College who resides in the City of Poughkeepsie. He has worked tirelessly to prevent suicide and homelessness among veterans, walking across the United States in 2019 to raise awareness and funds for these efforts. As County Executive, he aspires to help small businesses still reeling in the aftermath of covid and to reduce food insecurity and improve housing affordability. He will address crime and drug overdoses by focusing on their causes, including adding more resources for treatment and mental health services. Tom serves on the board of Hudson River Housing and of the Dutchess County SPCA. He is enthusiastically backed by fellow combat veteran Congressman Pat Ryan.

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Family Court Judge - James Rogers

James Rodgers

Family Court Judge

Tom Zurhellen is a noted veteran and professor of creative writing at Marist College who resides in the City of Poughkeepsie. He has worked tirelessly to prevent suicide and homelessness among veterans, walking across the United States in 2019 to raise awareness and funds for these efforts. As County Executive, he aspires to help small businesses still reeling in the aftermath of covid and to reduce food insecurity and improve housing affordability. He will address crime and drug overdoses by focusing on their causes, including adding more resources for treatment and mental health services. Tom serves on the board of Hudson River Housing and of the Dutchess County SPCA. He is enthusiastically backed by fellow combat veteran Congressman Pat Ryan.

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County Legislative Candidates

The Dutchess County Democratic Committee is proud to announce our candidate slate for the upcoming county legislature race. We are committed to electing a knowledgeable and passionate team of individuals who will represent the needs of the citizens of our county.