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<h2>Family Fun Flag Day Picnic</h2>Come picnic with us! Bring the kids!Join together with Democrats from across Putnam and meet our 2026 candidates. Have a burger, enjoy the sunshine in our county park, make a new friend or catch up with an old friend, pick up merch and campaign signs.This event is free, although c<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flagdayfun" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ontributions to cover the expenses are greatly appreciated</a>. The location will be emailed when you make your reservations on ActBlue.&nbsp;June 14, 2026, 12 P.M. – 3 P.M.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/8fa1271c-4ae6-4818-b928-39c4c723b5d3/29038703-2cda-43cd-842c-6463e3940320.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C1818&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="32" variant="base"><h2>Purple Putnam Growing Strong!</h2><h4>Get ready for an exciting season! We're revving up our efforts to support a strong Democratic slate for the November races. It's a thrilling time to get involved and make a difference. </h4><h4>Let's shape the future together!</h4><h3>Letter from the Chair</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/ec67142e-f40b-45b6-96b5-026d787923ac/ec67142e-f40b-45b6-96b5-026d787923ac.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2700%2C1500&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/96f655d1-a20d-472b-9624-4f45da9190c8/96f655d1-a20d-472b-9624-4f45da9190c8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C5656%2C2741&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Spring brings perfect conditions for campaigning! Our candidates are sketching out plans, completing endorsement forms, and planning summer events. Putnam Dems had a fantastic kickoff brunch in Patterson on April 14 with many of our candidates and activists, including volunteers who came to make new friends and get involved.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/889c37d9-eb5d-499f-83d1-6872111505e1/889c37d9-eb5d-499f-83d1-6872111505e1.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1140%2C400&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Next up is our Turn Putnam Purple fundraiser on June 1 in Cold Spring - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/events">grab your tickets here</a>. In a new twist, we will have an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pcdc.betterworld.org/auctions/purple-putnam">online auction</a> as well as silent and live auctions at the event. You can bid on some of the incredible items and experiences <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pcdc.betterworld.org/auctions/purple-putnam">here</a>.Did you know that Putnam is the southernmost rural county in New York? On April 26th and 27th, three Putnam County state committee members attended the New York <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nysdrc.org/">Democratic Rural Conference</a> that took place in Albany, where speakers included Governor Hochul, Attorney General James, and Comptroller DiNapoli. We learned more about the Equal Rights Amendment ballot initiative to protect our rights and reproductive freedom, as well as hearing from state legislators about funding initiatives and improvements in the budget. &nbsp;These events remind us that our electorate is more similar to St. Lawrence County than it is to Westchester in terms of the challenges rural counties face in recruiting and electing Democrats. But upstate successes motivate us to keep working to build the party.In that light, our Putnam Democratic Committee is working with the state coordinated campaign to open a campaign office this summer and operate a robust voter outreach campaign. This presents new opportunities to connect with county Democrats and change the trajectory of our party. You will want to be part of this… <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/new-page-3">contact your town chair</a>!If you are looking for inspiration…and if you were not able to attend the “Three Presidents“ event in New York City last month…you might want to listen to the interview that Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton did on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.smartless.com/">SmartLess</a> podcast (see "READ, WATCH, LISTEN TO THIS" below!). They talk about how for Democrats, holding public office is about waking up every day and finding ways to make a difference in the lives of people. We are so fortunate to have leaders who are making New York better every day. Now more than ever we must stand up for our party, stand strong for our candidates, and make the case for our vision of a better Putnam and better America.See you soon!~ Jen Colamonico• May - Voter outreach for state and local races&nbsp;• June - Purple Putnam Fundraiser June 1, and get out the vote for the Primary election&nbsp;• July/Aug - Neighbor to neighbor outreach, house parties, independent voter contact• September - Town fundraisers, Democratic voter contact, Putnam Dems convention• October - Early voting begins - get out the vote canvassing• November 5th - Election Day!• December - Candidate recruitment for 2025 local races<h3>Our Endorsed Candidates</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.putnamdemocrats.com/endorsements">Putnam County Dems have endorsed the following candidates for election in 2024&nbsp;</a>• President Joe Biden• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand• Mondaire Jones for Congress (NY-17)• State Senator Pete Harckham (Dist 40)• State Senate candidate Yvette Valdés Smith (Dist 39)• Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (Dist 95)• Assembly candidate Zachary Couzens (Dist 94)• County Legislator Nancy Montgomery (Dist 1)• County Legislator candidate Randall Mulkins &nbsp;(Dist 4)<h2>GET INVOLVED!</h2>Putnam phone banks are coming soon… but you can start calling Democrats across our state! Phone bank virtually on Mondays at 6 pm with the New York for Biden + Harris group here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/611293/">https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/611293/</a>

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Get Involved We’re with you! We share the Democratic values that are most important to you. Personal freedom. Respect for human rights. Respect for the environment. Respect for Democracy!We need your help to get out the word – get out the vote – bring people together – organize - support great candidates –and get Democrats elected in this County! It can be done! County-wide, registered R’s outnumber us by a little over 1,000 and their lead keeps shrinking.&nbsp;There are dozens of ways to volunteer: campaigning door-to-door, phone banking, letters to the editor, lawn signs, hosting parties…or you might have a special skill that you can contribute to the cause. Even getting one more friend to vote makes a difference.&nbsp;Your contributions help us to build the party infrastructure we need to regain our majority in the House and maintain our majorities in the NYS Senate and Assembly. And, our special focus, to get Democrats elected in Putnam County government and all of our towns.We welcome you to the Putnam Dems team!

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For anyone who wants to understand how to wage winning campaigns... Join experienced volunteers, local party leaders, and former candidates to explore what it takes to run for office in Putnam. <ul><li>If you have ever thought about running for county, town, school, or other office, this event will help you understand where to begin, and who can help.</li><li>If you want to be a campaign volunteer, or help someone you know who will be a candidate, this event will give you a sense of what it takes to run and win.</li></ul>The location of the event will be sent upon registration, but it is likely to be held in Carmel or Kent.

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<h3></h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/68f6a3cf-7bcf-4b46-a6a8-65a624ce4c26/68f6a3cf-7bcf-4b46-a6a8-65a624ce4c26.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2500%2C2500&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="37" variant="base"><h3><a href="https://www.philipstowndemocrats.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philipstown Democratic Committee</a></h3><h4>Grace Kennedy &amp; Shelley Gilbert, Co-Chairs</h4>

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Make sure you make these deadlines for registering and voting. To check your registration or look up your polling place, <a href="https://vic.ntsdata.com/home/putnam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">click here.</a> To register to vote, <a href="https://boe.putnamcountyny.gov/voter-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">click here.</a> To vote early <a href="https://boe.putnamcountyny.gov/early-voting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>, to vote by mail, <a href="https://elections.ny.gov/request-ballot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">apply here.</a>See below for ways to vote in 2026<a href="https://boe.putnamcountyny.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">CLICK HERE for the Putnam County BOE</a>

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<h2>PCDC is here to support Democrats running for office</h2>Running for office may seem daunting, but it is quite literally our job to help you. Town and county leaders work with prospective candidates to map out a plan for success.We are recruiting candidates for the next several election cycles. Please contact <a href="mailto:info@putnamdemocrats.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@putnamdemocrats.com</a> right away to get the journey started.<h3 style="text-align: center;">2026 RACES</h3><h5>PUTNAM COUNTY</h5>Putnam County Executive Putnam County Clerk Putnam County Coroner (2 seats) Putnam County Legislature District 2 (Putnam Valley) Putnam County Legislature District 3 (Kent &amp; Patterson)* Putnam County Legislature District 8 (Mahopac)<h5>TOWN OF CARMEL</h5>Supervisor<h5>TOWN OF KENT</h5>Supervisor*<h5>TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN</h5>Supervisor*<h5>TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY</h5>Supervisor* Highway Superintendent* Town JusticeAn * indicates Democratic incumbent or a candidate has already stepped forward.<h5>PLUS - Most towns have non-partisan school board and library positions open.</h5><h3 style="text-align: center;">2027</h3>Putnam County District Attorney Putnam County Legislature District 1 (Phillipstown) Putnam County Legislature District 4 (Patterson) Putnam County Legislature District 7 (Carmel &amp; Southeast)Plus other local races in all six towns.<h4></h4>

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<h3></h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/633592b3-1a33-4741-8724-1a74b65b5f4f/633592b3-1a33-4741-8724-1a74b65b5f4f.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2500%2C1413&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Our Party. Our Future.</h3><h3>MISSION STATEMENT:</h3>The Putnam County Democratic Committee works to advance the principles of the Democratic Party, and advocate the election of public officials who will act with integrity for the good of Putnam County.&nbsp; We believe that government can strengthen communities and serve to protect our environment.&nbsp; We choose qualified candidates who run issue-oriented campaigns and serve with honesty, independence and accountability.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Executive Committee Officers:</h2><ul><li>Chair: <a href="mailto:jencola14@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Colamonico</a></li><li>First Vice-Chair: <a href="mailto:kkahng@cityrax.com?subject=Email%20to%20PCDC%201st%20Vice%20Chair" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kathy Kahng</a></li><li>Second Vice-Chair: <a href="mailto:kfreede@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karen Freede</a></li><li>Third Vice-Chair: <a href="mailto:ZachDisador@gmail.com?subject=Email%20to%20PCDC%203rd%20Vice%20Chair" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zach Disador</a></li><li>Treasurer: <a href="mailto:marshawaldman2@gmail.com?subject=Email%20to%20PCDC%20Treasurer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marsha Waldman</a></li><li>Secretary: Janice Hogan</li><li>Past Chair: <a href="mailto:stephenmpapas@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephen Papas</a>Committee officer terms expire in 2026</li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/5a9d4170-6548-4ee1-94cc-6d945bdcab21/4cf839e6-1bf7-4d79-acb6-5e4fa651b8a5/4cf839e6-1bf7-4d79-acb6-5e4fa651b8a5.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2926%2C2001&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h2>TOWN CHAIRS</h2><h3>Town of Carmel</h3><a href="mailto:ryandbeckwith@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ryan Beckwith</a>&nbsp;<h3>Town of Kent</h3><a href="mailto:KentNYDemocrats@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ava Sanel</a><h3>Town of Patterson</h3><a href="mailto:stacyadumont@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stacy Dumont</a><h3>Town of Philipstown</h3><a href="mailto:chair@philipstowndemocrats.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grace Kennedy &amp; Shelley Gilbert Co-Chairs</a><h3>Town of Putnam Valley</h3><a href="mailto:pvdemchair@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tom Pendleton</a><h3>Town of Southeast</h3><a href="mailto:cpcroft@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cathy Croft</a>

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