League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region

09/06/2026

“Influencers” (also known as “creators”), or regular people with large social media followings, hold significant power in the information age. As the term suggests, their posts can influence their followers’ thoughts, spending habits, and even their votes. Political influencers play an act...

09/05/2026

The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region is proud to be part of the following candidate forums—helping voters hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand on the issues, and make informed decisions at the ballot box.

September 15 - New York Senate District 39

September 29 - New York Senate Districts 41 and 51, and Assembly District 103

October 27 - U.S. Congressional Districts 18 and 19

Details in the comments.

09/05/2026

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Gamma Eta Omega Chapter, in partnership
with Calvary Presbyterian Church, League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region, and the Newburgh Free Library will host a nonpartisan candidate forum:

📅 Tuesday, September 15th 2026
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍Calvary Presbyterian Church - 120 South Street, Newburgh

The forum will feature the two candidates seeking to represent New York’s 39th State Senate District: incumbent State Senator Rob Rolison and challenger Lisa Kaul.

Held in recognition of National Voter Registration Day, the forum is designed to promote informed civic participation and give community members an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about the issues affecting the district.
Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance for consideration during the forum.

Voter registration and educational resources will also be available to help eligible residents register to vote, verify their registration information, and prepare for the upcoming election. The forum is free and open to the public, and all community members are encouraged to attend.

09/04/2026

“Voting is an act of power and in this moment, it is an act of resistance… We will not be intimidated or discouraged from participating in our democracy. We are America. We are voters. And together, we will make our voices heard."
- Celina Stewart, LWV CEO

09/04/2026

Join us for a look back at the history of the League of Women Voters in Ulster County — from 1959 to today!

Celebrate the women who turned civic engagement into action and helped strengthen our democracy for generations.

📅 Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM
📍 Woodstock Library

09/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Falcon Days at Dutchess Community College! What a great two days connecting with DCC students! These students are engaged, energized, and fired up for November!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Request your ballot here > https://elections.ny.gov/request-ballot

09/02/2026

We’re ready to speak with Dutchess Community College students today and Thursday at Falcon Fest!