Elections

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Interesting Times

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In 2017, 37 of your fellow Cornwall citizens saw the election of Donald Trump—and the fact that he carried Cornwall—and went to the local Democratic Committee to understand its workings and what went wrong. Since then members of that group, along with some longstanding CDC members and new allies, filled the Committee and built it into the representative body that Cornwall’s Democratic voters deserve. Cornwall’s party registration flipped to majority-Democrat, and we've had many electoral successes, including a majority on the Town Board. 

So the threshold of the second and potentially even more disastrous Trump era is even more heartbreaking and unsettling. Getting through it as a functioning and free country—and we will—will take a million seeds sprouting from dry soil.

We, Cornwall, can start with a measure of comfort in this fact: ALL of our supported candidates carried the town, and ALL except Vice President Harris won their races. We re-elected Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Ryan, State Senator Skoufis, and Assemblyman Eachus, and elected Orange County’s own Brett Broge to the state Supreme Court. The State’s Equal Rights Amendment won resoundingly here and across New York. Cornwall showed once again that we are a patriotic town dedicated to freedom, fairness and the rule of law, as reflected in these results. THANK YOU. 

It might not always be comforting to be on the right side of history, but it’s where we are today as Democratic voters. We’ll be on the right side of the future, too. 

You can join us! Register or change your party registration here, and attend an upcoming meeting.

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A Note for Our NY-17 Friends (Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester)

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The congressional election between MAGA Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Mondaire Jones will be extremely close. The votes cast on the Working Families ballot line could very well be the difference. By stealing the line,  Lawler and his MAGA radicals hope to confuse WFP voters and stifle the will of the district.The only way to fight this is to make sure that every voter knows that the candidate appearing on the WFP line is a MAGA spoiler, and not a real candidate for Congress.  Learn more.

Trump Threatens Political Opponents

When he’s not listlessly swaying from side to side on stage for 40 minutes listening to music while his supporters leave, the republican presidential candidate (a convicted felon out on bail awaiting sentencing) is more and more actively promising “revenge” on those he doesn’t deem loyal enough to him.

Trump’s threats, and his supporters’ willingness to empower him, are direct threats to democracy and to the country. We’ve already seen one insurrection at his behest. Many Cornwall Democrat readers have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution, whether through elected status, as military personnel, or for other civic service. Voting is the best and easiest way to defend the Constitution and the United States from Donald Trump and his supporters.

Check your registration and voting location here.

Post a sign to show your patriotism.

Volunteer with your local Democrats to get out the vote.

Petition Season! Sign our pages!

March is petition month for November elections. Keep an ear out for your doorbell and an eye out for your local Democratic Committee members, out in force to collect signatures for our Democratic candidates. Congressman Pat Ryan, State Senator James Skoufis, Town Justice Lynn Beesecker and Democratic officials (including your committee members) need YOUR signature. That’s how they get on the ballot in November, and earn their chance to represent you within the party.

And when you sign, take the opportunity to ask about Democratic party activities, request a lawn sign, or sign up for email newsletters and election alerts!

Early Voting Starts October 28

Our Democratic slate is FIRED UP to serve you, and Early Voting is one way you can help them win. Because the campaigns receive daily voter reports from the Board of Elections, it means fewer doors to knock and people to chase to make sure they vote… plus we stop ringing your doorbell! So why note vote early?

Read all about how, where, and when to vote early from October 28-November 5. And remember, the final day to vote is Election Day, November 7.

Support Josh Wojehowski for Supervisor, Wynn Gold and Valerie Best for Council, and Justin Kimple for Town Justice.


Game On!

Voting has begun. Now let’s bring this home for our Cornwall Democratic candidates. Choice is on the ballot! Voting rights are on the ballot! Vote, then join us to get this done!

It Takes All of Us: Pitch In Today!

Early Voting Kicks Off!

Thirty Cornwall Democrats joined for an Early Voting rally yesterday, heading to the Cornwall Ambulance building to cast their ballots; about 500 people total voted yesterday at our location, from Cornwall and surrounding areas. Vote today, 9-5, and throughout the coming week.

These races are tight, and it’s quite likely the future of abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, voting rights, environmental stability, public safety, and economic prosperity hang in the balance. Get out, vote blue, and then pitch in, for all of us. 

Your Local Candidates (Click for info)


Postcards to Voters for James Skoufis

Postcards To Voters is recruiting postcard-writers nationwide to support James Skoufis for NYS Senate! These are Democrat-to-Democrat notes that are gentle reminders to support Democrats who are walking the walk, like our own State Senator! Postcards to Voters is going gangbusters across the country, so these Skoufis addresses are going to go fast. Get on it!

Since 8/24/20:

  • 3.6 million #PostcardsToVoters written by 40k+ volunteers

  • in support of 21 named Democratic candidates

  • maintaining 110k+ addresses assigned daily for last two weeks

  • Number of voters smiling at their mailboxes: countless

  • Text JOIN to (484) 275-2229, OR

  • Sign up at https://postcardstovoters.org

Write now!


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She Wrote the Book on Family Court: Maria Patrizio

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Maria Patrizio for Family Court Judge

Maria Patrizio is the supervising attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County.

While her opponent asserts that she is the only candidate with experience on the bench, Maria has been practicing in family court for 20 years, and, during those years, has been able to see ALL the judges in that very important court. And Ms. Patrizio has literally written the book on family court practice! Successfully Navigating Family Court in New York provides compassionate guidance for getting through what is often a highly stressful and emotional ordeal.

Ms. Patrizio says, “Family court judges make life-altering decisions. They can reach into the most private sphere of your home and family life, so it is crucial to elect the person you trust the most to make these important decisions.”

And we believe that choice is clear.

Support Maria today.

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Democrats Shatter Donation Records to Protect Supreme Court

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Bloomberg News: Democrats Raise $100 Million in Court Fight, Republicans Mum

ActBlue, the primary political donation platform for Democratic campaigns and causes nationwide, said that it shattered all hourly and daily records for contributions as news spread of the tragic loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The outpouring of support for Democratic candidates, especially in the Senate, is one measure of the heightened stakes of the election, but it remains unclear whether the court fight will also buoy flagging Republican morale as their unqualified, criminal leader remains bogged down in lackluster polling. Also unclear is whether the hypocrisy of Republican Senators will reduce enthusiasm for their reelection. New polls in the coming weeks—and the final poll on November 3—will tell.

Donate to Flip the Senate:

Donate to Protect Voting Rights:

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COVID Information Email from Governor Cuomo

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COVID Information Email from Governor Cuomo

Governor Cuomo’s office sent the following email out today:

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Dear New Yorker,

The unofficial start of fall is here.

Yesterday, on Labor Day, we honored the dedicated men and women in New York and across our country who make up our workforce, and we had special reason to celebrate them this year. During New York's long and continuing fight against COVID, it was our workers, including the men and women of organized labor, who showed up every day and risked their lives to protect all of us.

As we enter a new, post-Labor Day phase of the pandemic that presents new challenges, I want to update you on a few important matters.

School Reopening

First is the issue of schools. I recognize that many parents and teachers are nervous, and they have good reason to be.

While we cannot eliminate the risks of COVID, we can arm parents and teachers with the facts. To that end, the State is requiring all school districts to report daily data on the COVID infection rate and new cases at every school. This information will be publicly available on a new online dashboard that will have constantly updated data for your school.

In addition, the State launched a SUNY COVID-19 Case Tracker that provides real-time, up-to-date data on COVID-19 testing and other vital information at each of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities.

With this transparently available data, parents and communities will be in a better position to make decisions and stay safe.

Voting

Second is the issue of voting. New York has taken a host of measures to make voting safer and easier during the pandemic.

For the first time in our state's history, all registered voters can request an absentee ballot (under the "temporary illness" excuse). If you choose to vote by absentee ballot, then there are several ways you can cast your completed, signed ballot.

1. Put it in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than November 3

2. Drop it off at an Early Voting poll site between October 24 and November 1

3. Drop it off at a poll site on November 3 by 9pm

4. Drop it off at your county Board of Elections Office starting September 8 through no later than November 3 by 9pm (see the list of county Boards of Elections Offices here)

In addition to absentee voting, New Yorkers can also take advantage of Early Voting. For nine days, from October 24 to November 1, registered voters can cast their vote in-person at an early polling site. Of course, New Yorkers can still vote in-person on Election Day, November 3, as well.

Whatever method you choose, make sure your voice is heard. Learn more about Early Voting and Absentee Voting.

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I want to take a moment to thank you for your cooperation and responsibility over the past few months. Together we brought the infection rate down by taking simple, effective precautions like wearing a mask and getting tested.

This new phase we are entering will test our diligence. We must continue to be careful and smart. It's up to all of us to ensure our continued success in the weeks and months ahead.

Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo