10/21/2026
Dear Neighbors:
We are just a few days from the opportunity to fulfill our highest responsibility and exercise the greatest freedom we enjoy as citizens – VOTING in FREE and FAIR elections for those who will represent US on our government!!
Voting begins this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th, and continues until TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. YOU HAVE TEN DAYS TO VOTE. (NOTE -- There is NO VOTING on Monday, November 2nd.) I have enclosed a copy of the Voting Locations and Schedule. During Early Voting from 10/24 through 11/01 you can vote at any of the designated early voting centers throughout the county. On November 3rd, you can vote at any polling place within the Town in which you are registered to vote.
You can also vote by mail - Here is the link to request a ballot: https://ballotapplication.elections.ny.gov/home/earlymail THERE is NO EXCUSE for NOT VOTING!! Please make every effort to get out and vote!!
In the last Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections, Republican and Conservative turnout ranged from 72% to 78%. Last year it was less than 45%!! Last year, in Dutchess County 8,800 prime Republican Voters (those who normally vote every year) DID NOT VOTE and we LOST the majority of the Dutchess County Legislature, the Comptroller’s Office, and a County Court Judgeship.
STOP DEFEATING YOURSELF BEFORE ELECTION DAY! People may say: “They don’t have a chance of winning.” That attitude is exactly how elections are lost before the first vote is cast! Polls and predictions don’t decide elections. VOTERS DO. If you want to change New York’s direction, remember: elections aren’t won with Facebook comments, complaints or wishful thinking. They’re won at the ballot box. High taxes. Crushing energy costs. Public-safety concerns. Billions in migrant spending. Is this the future we want for our children and grandchildren?
DON’T GIVE UP. DON’T STAY HOME. DON’T HAND THEM THE VICTORY BY DEFAULT. SHOW UP. VOTE. MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT.
Vote for all of the Republican and Conservative candidates on the ballot! We can win—but only if we show up. Your future is too important to surrender before the fight even begins!
Please get out and support our Candidates:
Our state-wide Candidates are Bruce Blakeman for Governor, Todd Hood for Lt. Governor, Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General, and Joseph Hernandez for Comptroller. The NY State GOP Website has basic info and links to each of their websites: https://nygop.org/candidates/
Our Candidate for Congress in the 18th District is Jackie Auringer. Here is her website: https://winwithjackie.com/
There are three judges running on the Republican line for State Supreme Court Justice: Richard Fava-Pastilha, George Fulfidio, and John Ciampoli.
Our State Legislature Candidates are Pat Sheehan for State Senate https://www.facebook.com/sheehanforus/ and Santos Lopez for State Assembly https://www.santosmlopez.com/
Our County Sheriff, Kirk Imperati is running for re-election this year https://www.sheriffkirk.com/
We have no local candidates in Rhinebeck, but there is a gentleman running a write-in campaign for Rhinebeck Town Supervisor - Richard Monaghan. He is running as an independent and has not sought the endorsement of any political party. His information is provided here should anyone care to explore his candidacy. https://www.facebook.com/p/Richard-Monaghan-Rhinebeck-Town-Supervisor-61594461020383/
All voters are strongly encouraged to research the records and positions of ALL candidates for public office, and urge your family, friends, and neighbors to do so, as well. An informed electorate makes for a better government.
If you have any questions about when, where, or how to vote, or need any assistance in getting to the polls, please email or call me at the home number below.
I also want to remind you of two upcoming events leading into Election Day:
1) Next Wednesday, October 28th, we are holding a Fall Social Fundraiser and Get Out the Vote Rally at Savona’s Trattoria, 7249 S. Broadway in Red Hook from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Please come join us and hear the candidates and help us to Get the Vote Out! (Flyer for this event is enclosed)
2) On Sunday, November 1st, from 9:00 Am to Noon at the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge, 29 Overocker Road in Poughkeepsie, Sheriff Kirk Imperati is holding his Annual Pre-Election Breakfast. This is another great opportunity to socialize over great food and hear from the candidates. (Flyer for this event is enclosed)
Please make sure you vote, and we look forward to seeing you at Savona’s next Wednesday,
Frank
Frank Intervallo
Chair, Rhinebeck Republican Committee
[email protected]
Home Phone: (845) 516-4464
Cell Phone: (914) 329-8615
www.rhinebeckrepublicans.com
Facebook: Rhinebeck Republican Committee
