Kent Election District 01 · Putnam County, NY
A slate of Democrats for the Putnam County Democratic Committee
Why we’re running
This June, Kent Democrats have a rare choice on the ballot: a primary for our District Leaders on the Putnam County Democratic Committee. There are three seats and four candidates.
We are running together because the committee should reflect the values of the Democrats it represents. One of the four candidates, Louis Epstein, has been openly and repeatedly anti-LGBTQ+ in letters to the editor and at county and town committee meetings. His presence has made it harder to recruit volunteers, earn the trust of local Democrats, and elect Democrats in Kent.
Everyone is entitled to their views. But leadership of the Democratic Party should not alienate the very neighbors we ask to join us. We believe Kent deserves a committee that welcomes everyone and that’s the committee we intend to build.
We’re asking you to vote for the other three candidates, all current committee members in good standing who share our values as Democrats.
The slate — vote for all three
Putnam County Democratic Committee
A practicing family law attorney, a longtime Carmel resident, and a previous candidate for New York State Assembly District 94. She brings that experience and a deep commitment to her community and democratic values to her work on the Putnam County Democratic Committee.
Current Co-Chair, Kent Town Committee | Putnam County Democratic Committee
Software developer and Cortlandt native who moved to ED1 in 2022 to raise her family. Lives here with her husband, toddler, and Labrador mix. Co-chairs the committee with Ava Sanel, focused on building a welcoming, active group ready to elect Democrats in Kent and Putnam.
Putnam County Democratic Committee
Recently retired physical therapist who has watched the seasons turn over Seven Hills Lake since 1990. Avid volunteer, crafter, and gardener, Robin is devoted to family and community and running for a Democratic committee that reflects Democratic values.
Questions & answers
The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, June 23. Check your mail-in ballot or your local poll site for details. You can find early voting times and locations on the Kent Democrats voting page. The bigger race on the ballot is the NY-17 congressional primary!
The race for Member of County Committee asks you to vote for up to three candidates. We’re asking you to vote for Kathleen Valletta-McMorrow, Anna Walsh, and Robin Fillhart — everyone except Epstein.
It’s the local body of District Leaders (also called Committee Members) who organize the Democratic Party at the town and county level. We support candidates by petitioning and connecting with voters. Learn more at Kent Democrats and Putnam Democrats.
Registered Democrats in Kent Election District 01 can vote. ED1 covers the area roughly between East Boyd’s Nimham and Gipsy Trail Rd, up to Farmers Mills, and south to the end of Boyd’s reservoir. If you’re unsure, email us and we’ll help you check.
Please tell your Dem friends and neighbors in ED1 about the primary! We’ve reached our fundraising goal, but if you’d still like to chip in, you can do so through our ActBlue page. Any extra funds will be directed to the Kent Democratic Committee.