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<h4>First Podcast is Live!</h4>

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<h4>Candidates, Conversation, Coffee, and Confections</h4>

<p>If you're wondering who would do the best job in representing Orleans County at the local, state and federal levels of government then please join us for an evening of:</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong>Candidates, Conversation, Coffee &amp; Confections</strong></span></p><p>Saturday October 10, 2026. 4-7 PM</p><p><em>Hoag Library 134 S. Main St., Albion, NY</em></p><p><a href="https://marlene4orleans.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marlene Seielstad-Orleans County Legislature At Large</a></p><p>Fred Miller - Orleans County Legislature</p><p><a href="https://votewolcott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah Wolcott -139th District Assembly</a></p><p><a href="https://www.votearida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tom Arida - New York State Senate District 62</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ellmanforcongress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alissa Ellman - NY 24 Congress</a></p><p><a href="https://www.joyntforjustice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anne Joynt - State Supreme Court</a></p><p><a href="https://buckiforthebench.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craig Bucki - State Supreme Court</a></p>

Candidates, Conversation, Coffee, and Confections

<p>The Orleans County Democrats are hosting a Candidate Forum at the Hoag Library on June 4th at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend and submit questions to these candidates.</p><p>To do your homework ahead of time, please see the candidates websites:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.ellmanforcongress.com/">Alissa Ellman</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://dianaforny24.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diana Kastenbaum</a><br></p></li></ul>

<h4>June 4th NY24 Democrat Primary Forum</h4>

<h4>Dems Demand 1st Amendment Protection In Ridgeway</h4>

<h4>An Interview with Marlene Seielstad</h4>

<h4>New Podcast Alert! Marlene Seielstad up close and in person.</h4>

<p>Food begins at noon. <br>Food tickets were pre-sale only.</p><p>Speakers begin at 1pm.</p><p>Meet candidates for this fall's election, network with local like minded people, and enjoy wonderful weather with your neighbors. Can't wait to see you there!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Need to get in touch with us? Feel free to use this form to update your RSVP!</p>

<h4>Summer Picnic Info:</h4>

Orleans County NY Democrats Summer Picnic

<p>Good Food!</p><p>Good Company!</p><p>Meet Fall Election Candidates</p>

Summer Picnic

<h4>No Kings!</h4>

<p><strong>NO KINGS is a nonviolent national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.&nbsp;<u>&nbsp;It is non-partisan in nature. </u>Although this event is being hosting by members of your Orleans County Democratic Committee, all are welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal and street parking are available, and we ask participants to respect the needs of businesses.<br></strong></p><p>How can people NOT be concerned about what this current administration is doing to solidify unaccountable&nbsp;power?&nbsp;</p><p>A war and a gold-plated ballroom, neither with Congressional authorization celebrate&nbsp;an inflated ego; trial balloons about an unconstitutional third term; Undermining&nbsp;voting integrity on the basis of election irregularities that have never been proven in court case after court case; Promoting our nation's 250th Anniversary in ways that only a dictator could love; Changing government departments for personal gain as evidenced by appointment of leaders without expertise in these areas; Pardoning convicted criminals following massive business deals or donations to campaigns - These are the things we protest&nbsp;today.&nbsp;</p><p>The No Kings Movement has been accused of over-dramatizing its&nbsp;case,&nbsp;but everything we have warned about has come true as democracy is being squeezed and squeezed until there will be nothing left.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>It's time to take a stand in every&nbsp;village and town. The basic tenets of democracy are evaporating before our eyes,&nbsp;but we who are participating in this No Kings event, one of thousands of such gatherings across the country, are hopeful, deeply committed, and not afraid to speak truth&nbsp;to power. Join us, stand with us, and add your voice.&nbsp;</strong></p>

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

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<h2>STAMP Updates</h2>

<p>This is your chance to present questions and hear directly from the candidates earning your vote for the June 23rd primary.<br><br></p><p>Both candidates present a wonderful opportunity to oust ineffective Claudia Tenney from our district!</p>

<h4>NY24 Primary Candidate Forum</h4>

<p>All are welcome to attend this forum and submit questions to the candidates seeking your vote in the NY 24 Congressional Primary this June!</p>

NY24 Primary Opponent Town Hall

<h4>Early Voting 2026!</h4>

<p><em>From the Orleans County Board of Elections Website</em><br>Early Voting Dates and Hours:</p><p>Saturday October 24, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Sunday October 25, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Monday October 26, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:00 PM to 8:00PM <br>Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:00 PM to 8:00PM <br>Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Friday October 30, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM <br>Sunday November 1, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM</p>

Early Voting!

<h4>Election Day!</h4>

<p>Make your voice heard! Your vote is your voice in this and every election.</p>

Election Day!

<p><strong>We all know we've been paying more than ever,</strong> and our governor knows that, too. This budget cycle, the executive has proposed to return some of that excess back to the consumers, us.</p>

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<h4>Inflation Refund</h4>

<h4>Election Letter from our Chair</h4>

<p><strong>Orleans County is endorsing local candidates for office.</strong> Click here to learn more!</p>

<h4>Endorsements on the move!</h4>

<p>Join the Erie County Democratic Committee and Special Guests for a GOTV Rally for Democrats up and down the ballot!</p><p><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/nydems2026/event/1066353/?referring_vol=7487441&amp;rname=Jess&amp;share_context=event_details&amp;share_medium=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to sign up on Mobilize</a><br><em>The event address will be sent to attendees via Mobilize.</em></p><p></p>

<h4>Buffalo GOTV Rally</h4>

<p>Join the Erie County Democratic Committee and Special Guests for a <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/nydems2026/event/1066353/?referring_vol=7487441&amp;rname=Jess&amp;share_context=event_details&amp;share_medium=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GOTV Rally</a> for Democrats up and down the ballot!</p>

Buffalo GOTV Rally

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

<h2>Redistricting</h2>

<p><strong>Last month, NY Dems met in Syracuse.</strong> While together, the entire committee unanimously resolved to both condemn ICE and to support the New York For All Act.</p>

<h4>Resolution Alert from the NYDems!</h4>

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