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Vote 2026: Westchester

Polls open across Hudson Valley with key mayor and council races underway

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. News 12 will have special coverage at 9 p.m.

News 12 Staff

Jun 24, 2025, 7:34 AM

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Voters across the Hudson Valley are heading to the polls Tuesday for a hotly contested primary day.

Here are some of the races we are watching closely today:

  • City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy is facing four challengers in the Democratic primary in Yonkers, while two Republicans are competing in their party's race.

  • In White Plains, Councilman Justin Brasch and former Councilwoman Nadine Hunt Robinson are seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor. Current Mayor Thomas Roach is running for county clerk.

  • In Harrison, Supervisor Richard Dionisio is being challenged on the Democratic, Republican, and Conservative lines.

  • In Spring Valley, five Democrats and two Republicans are competing to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Simon.

  • In Middletown, Mayor Joseph DeStefano is running against County Legislator Joel Sierra in the Democratic primary.

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. News 12 will have special coverage at 9 p.m.

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