Scarsdale Democrats Urge You to Vote Row A

To the Editor, The 2026 midterm election is fast approaching. Despite the fact that Scarsdale is not a “battleground,” your vote is still very important. Scarsdale is represented by elected officials who work every day for the interests of us, their constituents.

They deserve your vote.

It is now more important than ever that we rally behind our federal, state, and county Democratic candidates who see government as a force for good--a government that protects fundamental rights, strengthens our economy, and works cooperatively with our international allies.

Do not be complacent--the threats to our democracy are real. The president and Republicans in Congress have caused great harm in these last two years. While the president has assumed (or tried to assume) powers normally reserved to Congress and the states, the Republican Congress has done nothing to assert its legitimate powers. Together, they have degraded and defunded public health and scientific research, harassed immigrant communities, engaged in an erratic foreign policy which alienates our allies, and threatened our very democracy by attempting to silence the press and interfere with voting and elections. And, perhaps most concerning is the president’s “war” in Iran, undertaken without a long-term plan or strategy, which is costing American lives and threatening our economy.

A vote in these midterms is a vote of confidence in our small “d” democracy. Do your part—vote!! The Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee urges voters to cast their ballots for the entire Democratic slate of candidates on Row A.

If you can, take advantage of in-person early voting which permits you to vote at a time and place that is most convenient for you. Early voting starts on Saturday, October 24 and lasts through Sunday, November 1. Any Westchester voter may vote at any early voting location in the county during the early voting period. 

October 24 is also “golden day”--this is the last day you are able to both register to vote in person (if you qualify and haven’t previously registered) and vote in the 2026 election.

If you vote on Election Day, November 3, you must vote at your assigned polling location.  

Vote for George Latimer for U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman Latimer, up for reelection, has decades of experience serving our community. He is a highly accessible and engaged legislator who has proven his commitment to our community by first admirably serving in the Westchester County Legislature, the Assembly, the State Senate, and as the Westchester County Executive before becoming our U.S. Congressman.

In Congress, Latimer has been a vocal critic of the administration’s corruption and self-dealing, mistreatment of immigrants, erratic tariff policies, attempts to roll back voting rights, and the president’s self-dealing to enrich himself, his family, and friends. He has also focused considerable attention on his constituents and has fought for and won more than $3 million in federal funds returned to taxpayers through his district office’s casework services.

Vote for Kathy Hochul for Governor of New York

Governor Hochul has been a strong leader in facing Trump’s excesses by advancing sensible gun control, protecting women’s rights, and making efforts to rein in the activities of ICE in New York. She has also supported efforts to help everyday New Yorkers thrive by tripling the state child tax credit, offering free community college for needed occupations, and most recently, offering energy rebate checks. In July, Hochul issued the country’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data enters so that New York can develop standards for addressing their impact on nearby communities.

Vote for Tom DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller

DiNapoli has served as NYS Comptroller, New York’s chief fiscal officer, since 2007 where he has been responsible for managing the NYS Retirement Fund (having grown the fund to a historic high with one of the strongest funding ratios in the country), administering the NYS State retirement system and New York State 529 Programs, and protecting taxpayer funds by uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse. In his role as the state’s fiscal watchdog, he has toughened penalties for officials who abuse the public trust and public funds.

Vote for Letitia James for State Attorney General

James, elected to office in 2018, is the chief legal officer of the state, heading the Department of Law to handle legal affairs, prosecutions, and the protection of citizens' rights. Attorney General James has secured more than $9 billion from individuals and corporations who have taken advantage of New Yorkers, including more than $3 billion from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their roles in the deadly opioid epidemic and more than $70 million in settlements from neglectful nursing homes. In addition, she has led several multistate coalitions to challenge unlawful federal actions when they threatened New Yorkers’ civil rights, health care access, and the rule of law.

Vote for Shelley Mayer for New York State Senator

Mayer has been dedicated to lowering costs, protecting immigrants, and making sure the community gets the resources it needs. As Chair of the Senate Education Committee, she has made sure that our schools receive the “foundation” funding that they are due under the state funding formula and is one of the top advocates for students with special needs. As a sponsor of NY4All, she has pushed back on Trump’s excesses, fighting for just treatment of our immigrant communities by championing state laws to protect schools and houses of worship from ICE. In addition, she has led the fight to protect ratepayers by reining in utility profits.

Vote for Amy Paulin for New York State Assembly

Assemblymember Amy Paulin continues to be New York’s most productive legislator with the most bills passed again this last legislative session. This year alone, as Health Committee Chair, she passed meaningful legislation including bills to provide access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live, to ensure New Yorkers access to vaccines by replacing the reduced federal standard with a state standard that recognizes recommendations by medical authorities, and to increase penalties for sex traffickers.

Vote for Jenn Puja for Westchester County Legislator

Legislator Puja is completing her first term as County Legislator having proven her commitment to affordability, fiscal responsibility, and investment in capital projects. Through her advocacy, Scarsdale secured funding through the County’s Flood Mitigation Program to address critical flooding needs. This program will allow the County to cover up to 50% of two Scarsdale projects (estimated to cost $747,500 and $8,500,000 respectively) to help the Village move forward with needed flood mitigation improvements.

Scarsdale is in good hands with these Democratic candidates. Vote Democratic Row A All the Way!

Respectfully submitted,
Alissa Baum
Chair, Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee