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NEWS ARTICLE

Putnam Democrats Reorganization Meeting

Democratic leaders from across Putnam County gathered on September 23rd for their annual reorganization meeting.

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Sep
23
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Mondaire Vs. Mike: Who’s The Radical In This Race?

As appeared online in the Hudson Independent,
August 29, 2024

By Bar­rett Sea­man—

Ask Mondaire Jones and he’ll tell you that Mike Lawler is a MAGA Republican who “never stood up to Donald Trump a day in his life,” someone who would gut the Affordable Care Act, defund Head Start, cut back on veterans’ benefits, Social Security and Medicare—a politician who is “trying to be a moderate on television, but when the cameras are off saying that all of us Democrats ‘hate America.’”

Aug
29
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Mondaire Jones Holds Reproductive Rights Meeting Calling Out Mike Lawler

On Thursday August 8th, former Congressman Mondaire Jones, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 17th Congressional District  ,held a press conference focused on his support of women’s reproductive health care, contrasting himself with incumbent Congressman Mike Lawler and his pro life voting record.

The conference began with Robin Chappelle Golston, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, who spoke on the importance of this year’s election.

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Aug
18
2024
PRESS RELEASE

PCDC Opens New Headquarters

Putnam County Democratic Committee celebrated the Grand Opening of its Putnam County Campaign Headquarters in Carmel!

Jul
20
2024

ARTICLE

Democrats See ‘Purple’ Putnam

Read more at the Highlands Current...

Jun
7
2024

MILESTONE

Purple Putnam Event a Historic Success!

150 Dems attended the Purple Putnam fundraiser on June 1st held at the historic “Cottage” overlooking the Hudson!

Jun
1
2024

MILESTONE

Campaign Kickoff Event Was a SUCCESS

Putnam Democratic Committee district leaders, candidates, and volunteers gathered for brunch to kick off the 2024 season. We left full of good food and good campaign energy!

Apr
14
2024

Newsletter

Spring into Action for Election 2024

A Message from the Chair, Five Questions for Zack Couzens, important dates and more!

Apr
1
2024
PRESS RELEASE

Early Endorsements

The Putnam County Democrats have endorsed Mondaire Jones as the NY17 Congressional candidate at their annual meeting on November 30th, joining neighboring Westchester and Rockland counties…

Dec
1
2023

ANNOUNCEMENT

2023 Putnam Elections: Results Promising

In 2023, Democrats won 62% of the seats where they competed across Putnam. The Committee congratulates successful 2023 endorsed candidates…

Nov
9
2023