Candidate
Rebecca Brooks Edwards
Running for Supervisor in Poughkeepsie
Rebecca Edwards is the current Town Supervisor of Poughkeepsie, New York, having assumed office in January 2024.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 4, 2026Affordable Housing
She aims to address the housing crisis by expanding options for affordable housing and implementing home-sharing programs.
source ↗Green Spaces and Recreation
Her plans include protecting and expanding green spaces, walking trails, and wildlife preserves, alongside expanding recreation programs for all ages.
source ↗Fiscal Responsibility
She plans to maintain fiscal responsibility by remaining under the tax cap and finding new non-property tax revenue sources.
source ↗Public Safety
Edwards aims to create a cost-effective plan to relocate the Town Police and Courts from their current location on an unstable landfill.
source ↗Community Engagement
She intends to improve communication with residents through various digital and public channels.
source ↗Environmental Initiatives
Edwards plans to encourage residents to cultivate monarch gardens through a public communication initiative.
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🗳️ When to vote
2026 General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
60 days awayRegister by
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Early voting
Oct 24–Nov 1
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Election day
Nov 3
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Also running for Supervisor
Sources
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 03/25/2026). Verify details with your local election office.
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