This is a Special Election for Westchester County Executive for the unexpired term of former County Executive George Latimer who vacated the position following his election to Congress (NY CD-16).
The candidates are Democrat Kenneth Jenkins (Deputy County Executive for the last 7 years, recently ascended to County Executive pending this Special Election) and Republican Christine Sculti (who served as Chief Advisor to former County Executive Rob Astorino).
The winner of the Special Election will serve as County Executive through the current term ending on December 31, 2025. Another election will be held in November 2025 for a full 4-year term.
During Early Voting (Feb. 1 – 9), voters may vote at any of the 25 voting locations in the county, including two in New Rochelle and the Mamaroneck Town Center. Early Voting hours vary. For Early Voting hours and locations, go HERE.
On Election Day (Tuesday, Feb. 11), voters must vote at their assigned polling place, and polls are open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
All registered voters in Westchester County are eligible to vote in this election.
It’s not too late to obtain an Absentee or Early Vote By Mail Ballot, but deadlines for this Special Election are imminent.
For voting information, contact the county Board of Elections at 914-995-5700 or visit its website HERE.
From the county’s Board of Elections webpage, you can find your ballot and polling place, register to vote and learn how to request an early mail/absentee ballot.
Be sure to vote! Your vote is your voice!
