If you are like most of us, you are extremely concerned about what our current government leaders are doing on so many fronts and have probably wondered what you could do to change things. 

In June 2026, the Town of Washington Democratic Committee will hold a caucus to nominate Democratic candidates for the November 2026 election. One seat is open for the Washington Town Council, and two seats are open for the Village of Millbrook Board of Trustees. It is through local political races that we build a strong Democratic bench, protect our democratic values and institutions here at home, and create opportunities to make a positive impact right here in the Town of Washington. 

Although local government is small and far less visible than the onslaught of threats we witness daily from the federal government, local board decisions, especially in planning and zoning, play an outsized role in shaping the character and future of our community.  Without a local newspaper, and with only a handful of people attending public meetings, most local government decisions are made almost entirely under the radar. 

While the Dutchess County and Town of Washington governments are no longer dominated by Republicans, we can not take this for granted. At the Village level, the Republicans currently hold the majority. In 2024, the Republican mayoral candidate ran unopposed, thus assuring a Republican majority. It does not have to be this way.

Democrats have a real chance of winning Town and Village seats if they run and if they show up to vote, particularly in mid-term elections like November 2026.  Among registered active voters in the Town of Washington as of Feb 2025, approximately 36% are Democrats; 29% are Republicans; and 33% are No Official Party. Generally, local town and village races are not won on partisan lines. The best candidates have crossover appeal with all segments of the electorate in a small rural community like ours.

Our town and village Democrats are a group of well-informed, fair-minded citizens with a broad range of skills and talents.  They should be given a choice in the coming election.

If you have any interest in running for office, or if you just want to learn more about the process, please contact us through the form below. A member of the Committee will reach out to begin a conversation.  We look forward to hearing from you!

The Town of Washington Democratic Committee

You can reach us by email:

washdems12545@gmail.com

Or give us a call

845 797 2294

Or you can fill out the form below.