On Nov. 4, Poughkeepsie voters are hitting the polls to decide a number of local races.
Some of the top local offices up for election this year include Dutchess County comptroller, the Dutchess County Legislature seats and a Dutchess County Court judge position.
Polls open at 6 a.m. on Election Day 2025, and we’ve got the details you need on opening hours, key reminders, and tips for making the most of your voting experience.
Who won Dutchess County Court judge race
In the race for Dutchess County Court Judge, Ned McLoughlin, with a decade of experience on the bench, faced challenger Kara Gerry, an attorney with nearly two decades of courtroom experience.
Democratic and Working Families candidate Gerry has bested Republican and Conservative incumbent McLoughlin, with 40,964 votes to 32,209, according to the unofficial results from the Dutchess County Board of Elections website.
Dutchess County comptroller race decided
Democratic and Workings Families candidate Dan Aymar-Blair, who defeated Gregg Pulver in a 2024 special election, has once again triumphed in the 2025 general election against Republican and Conservative challenger Will Truitt, with 40,358 votes compared to 32,997, according to the unofficial results from the Dutchess County Board of Elections website.
Polls close in NY
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Voters hit the polls in Dutchess County on Election Day
What time do polls close on Election Day?
Poll sites close at 9 p.m. If you are in line to vote at that time, you will still be able to cast your ballot.
What time can I vote on Election Day in New York?
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Nov. 4.
Where can I vote in person?
To find the correct polling place for your address in Dutchess and Ulster counties, use the New York State Board of Elections lookup tool. You will be asked to enter your full name, date of birth, zip code and county.
When did early voting end?
In 2025, early voting began Oct. 25 and ended on Nov. 2. There were seven early voting sites open in Dutchess County:
Who is on the ballot in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County residents will decide a number of races at the county level in the 2025 election, including the county legislature races, county court and comptroller races.
In the comptroller race, Democrat and Working Families incumbent Dan Aymar-Blair and Republican and Conservative Will Truitt are running for the position.
Out of the 25 Dutchess County Legislature districts within the county, 14 are contested races in the Nov. 4 general election.
Also at the county level, Incumbent Republican and Conservative Ned McLoughlin and Democratic and Working Families candidate Kara Gerry ran for the position of Dutchess County Court judge.
This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Latest Election Day 2025 news, results, live updates from Poughkeepsie NY
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