Hastings Democratic Committee
2025 Endorsements

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At our special meeting of February 24, the Hastings Democratic Committee unanimously endorsed Douglass Alligood and Malaika Sundberg for the two open Trustee seats in the 2025 Village election. 

Concerning the mayoral contest between Tom Drake and Morgen Fleisig, the Committee’s decision was to make no endorsement, with the expectation that both of these strong candidates will advance to the Democratic primary in June.

We thank Douglass, Malaika, Tom, and Morgen for their eagerness to serve in Village government, and for the time and care they took in engaging with our deliberation process. As they move ahead with petitioning and their respective campaigns, we hope the community will join us in evaluating all the candidates with the curiosity and respect they deserve.

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March is Petition Month!
 

Help us to get Democratic candidates on the ballot! Please open your doors as we stop by with designating petitions during the month of March.

We'll be carrying petitions for:

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• Hastings-on-Hudson Village Trustees (2) & Mayor

• Greenburgh Town Supervisor, Councilmembers (2), Clerk, Receiver of Taxes, and Justice

• Westchester County Legislator

• Westchester County Executive, Clerk, and Surrograte, County, and Family Court Judges

• New York State Supreme Court Judicial Delegates

 

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About Signing Petitions...

Signing a petition does not equal an endorsement, a promise as to how you will vote, or any other pledge of support. It is only an agreement to put a candidate/slate on the ballot.

After signing a petition for one candidate or slate, do not sign for any other candidate or slate for the same office(s). To qualify for the June primary election, each candidate/slate must obtain the required number of valid signatures from a unique set of voters.

Your signature should legibly resemble the signature you provide when you sign in at the voting booth. Sign your full name as it appears in your voter registration (no nicknames or initials). Do not print your name, unless that's your signature of record with the Board of Elections.

Take your time to read the petitions and ask questions. You should always understand the races you're signing for and whether a primary is anticipated, as well as who is carrying the petition. (Their name and address should be filled in under "Statement of Witness" at the bottom of each petition sheet.) These interactions are also a great way to provide feedback about the issues that matter to you and the work we're doing for local Democrats.

We can't get candidates on the ballot without your signatures. By signing designating petitions, you're helping to make the democratic process happen. Thank you!
 

Why is petitioning done so far

ahead of the election?

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We carry petitions in late winter in order to qualify our candidates for the June primary preceding the next November general election. The dates for circulating petitions are set by the NY State Board of Elections in accordance with NY State Election Law. The deadline for delivering them provides New York's county boards of elections with the time they need to certify petitions, create ballots, and administer overseas/military and early voting.
 

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2025 Dates to Know:

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• Primary Election: June 24 (early voting June 14-22)

• Change of Enrollment Deadline for Primary: February 14

• Change of Address Deadline for Primary: June 9

• Voter Registration Deadline for Primary: June 14

• General Election: November 4 (early voting October 25-November 2)

 

Find all your voting information at the Westchester County Board of Elections.