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<h2>If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.</h2><ul><li>Senator Corey Booker</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: center;">Executive Committee Members</h3><a href="mailto:chair@orleansnydemocrats.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff Lewis - Chairperson</a>Jeanne Crane- Vice ChairpersonJim Renfrew- Vice ChairpersonKriss Sniffen- TreasurerBeth Wood- Secretary<h2 style="text-align: center;">Orleans County Democratic Committee Members:</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">ALBION</h2><ul><li>Michael Schmackpfeffer</li><li>Terry Wilbert</li><li>Patricia Cammarata</li><li>Sandra Walter</li><li>Phil McKenna</li><li>Gary Kent</li><li>Abby Fitzwater</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">BARRE</h2><ul><li>Maureen Beach&nbsp;</li><li>Janice Grabowski&nbsp;</li><li>Kriss Sniffen&nbsp;</li><li>Beth Wood&nbsp;</li><li>Scott Bennett</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">CARLTON</h2><ul><li>Jeffrey Lewis&nbsp;</li><li>Bob Golden</li><li>Eileen Aina&nbsp;</li><li>Jeanne Crane&nbsp;</li><li>Gloria Nauden</li><li>Thadeous Nauden</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">CLARENDON</h2><ul><li>James R. Renfrew</li><li>Cecelia Stephens</li><li>Tina DeSimone</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">GAINES</h2><ul><li>Bill Lattin&nbsp;</li><li>Theodore Swiercznski&nbsp;</li><li>Ann Consler</li><li>Rick Ebbs</li><li>Chris Sartwell</li><li>Fred Miller</li><li>Betty Garcia Mathewson</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">KENDALL</h2><ul><li>Catherine Renko&nbsp;</li><li>Jack Gillman&nbsp;</li><li>Lynn Szozda&nbsp;</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">MURRAY</h2><ul><li>Patti Moore</li><li>Jeremy Ross</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">RIDGEWAY</h2><ul><li>Jess Marciano​</li><li>Leighann VanAucker</li><li>Emily Stavange</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">SHELBY</h2><ul><li>Darlene Rich&nbsp;</li><li>Dan Nogle</li><li>Diana Baker</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;">YATES</h2><ul><li>Agnes M. Recco&nbsp;</li><li>Patty Nagel</li></ul>

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<h2>The Orleans County Democratic Committee celebrates lives to be admired as we mourn the losses of members of our Democratic Party who had an impact on our organization and the community at large. </h2><h2>Each individual listed below was an active participant in our democracy and a great friend.</h2>Carol Tibbits 1955-2022 Carol Tibbits was a valued member of the Democratic Committee, including a span of time as the Committee Chair. We are thankful for her contributions during that time.Helen Zelazny 1933-2022 Helen Zelazny worked as the Orleans County Deputy Election Commissioner for 28 years, was the Election Commissioner for 14 years, and was also a Vice Chair of the Orleans County Democratic Committee for a period of time. We are so grateful for the impact Helen made on our community, ripples of which will be felt for decades to come.Al Capurso 1952-2021 Al served his community tirelessly to help others and provided the musical entertainment at many of our gatherings and fundraisers. Al also ran for office and gave voice to issues that were important to him. He will be greatly missedSally M. Rytlewski 1935-2020 Sally was a trailblazing member of the Orleans County Democratic Party and served as the chairperson over many years. Under Sally's leadership, many local elections were contested and she was s strong and vocal supporter of all the Democratic candidates, as was her son Scott. Sally also volunteered her time to many other worthwhile causes, and she had a smile that lit up any room.1933-2020 Harry Butler Harry was a longtime member of the county Democratic committee, including 10 years as vice chair from 1966-76. Harry also served as town councilman from Kendall for eight years. Harry was a charter member of the Orleans County Planning Board. Harry continued to assist Democratic candidates in the election process until the very end. He will be missed.

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<h2>Election Season</h2>This November, we have a lot to decide — just because the president isn't on the ballot doesn't mean there isn't lots to consider. This year, make it your mission to know who is representing you locally.

<h2>Podcasts</h2>Your Democratic Committee is working on an audio feature just for you. — Are you ready to hear more about local issues and learn more about the decision making that affects your day to day life? We're ready to share.

<h2>We need you.</h2>The Democratic Committee of Orleans County is missing your input — only you can make yourself heard. Come to one of our meetings or reach out to a local member to find out what you can do.

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<h2>2026 elections will be here before you know it.</h2>Do you know which offices you could run for? There are several offices coming up this year, but you need to act quickly!This is a critical time for our community, and we need to ensure responsible and reliable people are holding the pen when decisions are made.Petitioning begins in February! If you aren't early, you're late. Don't miss a chance to run for any of the following openings in 2026!Legislature<ul><li>District 1</li><li>District 2</li><li>District 3</li><li>District 4</li><li>At Large East</li><li>At Large Central</li><li>At Large West</li></ul>Albion - Town Supervisor, Town JusticeBarre - Town SupervisorCarlton - Town JusticeClarendon - Town SupervisorGaines - Supervisor, Superintendent of highwaysKendall - Supervisor, Superintendent of highwaysMurray - SupervisorShelby - SupervisorYates - Supervisor<h2></h2>

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Joyce Riley is a Village of Albion trustee who was elected to that position in 2022. She is no stranger to local politics, working hard to get the voice of the residents to the front of the room long before ever being elected into public office. Albion would be well served by electing Joyce to the office of Mayor on March 18th, 2026. In 2015, Joyce proudly moved back to Albion after her 2015 retirement from a meteoric RN career, including her capstone role as a supervisor of hundreds of employees on an ambulatory care unit. She has stated publicly that her work on the village board has included efforts related to improving financial reserves and long-term budgeting stability. Do not miss an opportunity to vote for Joyce Riley as the next Mayor of Albion.

Joyce Riley has earned your vote, make sure you are heard on March 18th.

Joyce Riley for Albion Mayor!

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Where does the Orleans County Democratic Committee stand on STAMP? We stand with indigenous communities and will continue to oppose STAMP moving through their communities.

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Packing or cracking, the practice of diluting large populations of voters is alive and well in Orleans County, as alleged in the suit we filed against the county in February of 2021.