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Dutchess Election Results and What’s Happening This Weekend
This Weekend in Poughkeepsie
Trevor Redl
November 08, 2025
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Good afternoon, Poughkeepsie.
In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:
This Weekend
Election Results 🇺🇸
Marist vs. Vassar
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THE DIGEST
Democrats Flip Dutchess County Legislature
Democrats scored major gains on Nov. 4, winning 15 of 25 seats and flipping the Dutchess County Legislature for the first time since 2008. They also held the County Comptroller seat and won the County Court Judge race, contributing to a strong countywide showing.
Democratic leaders credited the victory to an unprecedented field effort, 58,000 doors knocked and 55,000 phone calls, and to strong early-voting turnout that broke heavily in their favor. Minority Leader Yvette Valdés Smith called it a “historic win” built on sustained community outreach.
Republican leaders said national political frustrations, particularly over the federal shutdown, influenced local results and created a challenging environment for their candidates.
County Executive Sue Serino emphasized that county government will continue operating collaboratively despite the partisan shift. Democratic Chair Michael Dupree said the new majority reflects voters’ desire for “a more compassionate, team-focused Legislature.” Full results here.
Marist vs. Vassar 🏀
 | In a clash between local rivals, Marist will host Vassar on Wednesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the McCann Arena in Poughkeepsie. Tickets. |
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Saturday
10:00 AM: Dutchess Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Shop - Arts Mid-Hudson
10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Spanish Conversation - Gallery 40, 40 Cannon St
1:00–4:30 PM: Young Adventurers Guild – D&D Club - Boardman Road Branch Library
1:00 PM: National STEAM Day at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum - Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
2:00–4:00 PM: AI as a Thinking Partner - Adriance Memorial Library
2:00–4:00 PM: Light House Academy - Adriance Memorial Library
2:00–5:00 PM: Mid Hudson Community & DCC Orchestra Performance - Poughkeepsie Galleria – Center Court
7:00 PM: Hudson Valley’s Funniest Showcase - Laugh It Up Comedy Club
8:00 PM: County Players Present The Dining Room - County Players, Wappingers Falls
Sunday
10:00 AM–3:30 PM: The Hudson Valley Train Show - MJN – Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center
1:00–3:00 PM: Holiday Watercolor Cards - Live Inspired – Eastdale
2:00–3:00 PM: Gilder Lehrman Book Breaks with Ken Burns & Geoffrey C. Ward - Virtual
1:00-3:00 PM: Carrie Zazz Band Album Release Party - Poughkeepsie Galleria Center Court
CIVIL NEWS ⚖️
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - Nov 18th
For Community Food Resources During the Government Shutdown, please visit Dutchess Outreach.
WEATHER
Saturday
41 🌡️ 61 | ⛅️
Sunday
42 🌡️ 59 | 🌧️
Monday
33 🌡️ 52 | ☁️
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