Help us choose who will represent you.
The upcoming primary elections will determine the Democratic candidates to represent New Paltz in the General Election in November 2025. This year there are two very important competitive races in our town. Our Town Supervisor and our County Legislator.
Only registered Democrats will be able to vote in the primaries. So make sure you are registered.
How do I register to vote?
Typically you can register to vote in less than 2 minutes:
If you have a NYS issued driver's licence you can register here:
If you do not have a NYS driver's license you will need an NY.gov ID which you can get here:
These links can also be used to change a name or address. Voting in New Paltz rather than New York City can make your vote count more. Notices of change of address from registered voters must be received at least 15 days before a special, primary or general election.
What are primary elections?
The primary elections take place in the month of June and are important for deciding who will be on the ballot for the general election. Primary elections provide enrolled Democratic party members the opportunity to nominate their party’s candidates as well as to elect various party officials. New Paltz primaries will be held in June 2025.
The New Paltz Democratic Committee help to ensure that candidates get the required number of signatures (‘petitions’) to get on the primary ballot. They also organize Candidate Forums so voters can meet the candidates and ask them questions about their political vision or positions on different policies.
What is early voting?
Early voting takes place for nine days before election day, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to participate in our democratic processes. In Ulster County, NY there are three locations where early voting takes place.
Any registered Democrats can vote at any of the early voting centers in Ulster county.
In 2025, Early voting for the Democratic primaries starts on Saturday June 14th and ends Sunday June 22nd. Full details are available here:
Are these the only candidates?
No, these are only the positions that are competitive. There are several seats within the Town and Village of New Paltz where there is only one (“uncontested”) Democratic candidate— and therefore there is no need for a primary. This link documents all the positions within Ulster County for which there are competitive Democrat races in 2025: June 24, 2025 Primary Election Candidates.