T O G E T H E R, W E C A N
ELECT DEMOCRATS, PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS
Welcome to the Ulster County Democratic Party
At 50,000+ Democrats strong, the Ulster County Democratic Party is powered by activists and community-minded doers in our corner of the beautiful Hudson Valley and Catskills. We believe that, working together, we can create a more perfect union where our people, our environment, and our economy all thrive.
2026 Candidate Endorsement Process
Each February, the UCDC convenes to endorse candidates for public office and party positions. Depending on the election year, these endorsements may include county-wide public offices, County Legislature, State Assembly, State Senate, US Congress, and party positions such as State Committee members and Delegates for Judicial Conventions. The UCDC may also decide not to make an endorsement in a particular race.
Following a UCDC endorsement, candidates receive our assistance with ballot access (we carry designating petitions for endorsed candidates) and a public announcement of the endorsement. Endorsed candidates may also be given access to our voter database. If there is more than one Democratic candidate in any given race, additional support may be available only after the Democratic Primary.
November 7, 2025
Ulster County Democrats Celebrate Sweeping Victories:
Five Legislature Flips to Build a 19–4 Supermajority, Plus Key Wins Over GOP Opponents Across Kingston, Town Boards, Villages, and the State Supreme Court
August 4, 2025
Local leaders break down what the devastating Republican federal budget means for Ulster County — from schools and infrastructure to vital community services and working families.
Featuring:
UC Executive Jen Metzger · UC Comptroller March Gallagher · Kingston Mayor Steve Noble · New Paltz Mayor Tim Rogers
View UC Executive Jen Metzger’s presentation slides HERE
View UC Comptroller March Gallagher’s presentation slides HERE
Watch now to hear how national decisions are impacting life here at home:
March 28, 2025
Statements of Support for Ulster County Acting Clerk Taylor Bruck - TU: Abortion Shield Law: Texas Sues Ulster County Clerk for Rejecting Judgment Against New York Doctor
ABOUT US
Only one major political party still supports free and fair elections, rejects political violence, and is willing to concede when elections are lost—the Democratic Party.
From grassroots volunteers and local Democratic Committee members, to our Democratic elected officials serving at all levels of government, Ulster County Democrats are defending our democracy and working for a better future for all of us.
GET INVOLVED
Join a vibrant community of caring people—volunteer with your Democratic committee. Have friendly, neighborly one-on-one conversations with voters, recruit and support candidates who share Democratic values, register new voters, and more. Keep the wheels of our democracy rolling!
