The Pelham Democratic Committee announced candidates for all 12 positions on the November ballot in the Town of Pelham, the Village of Pelham Manor and the Village of Pelham, an expanded effort after the party failed to contest seats on the Pelham Manor village board in four of six elections since 2019 and only challenged for town council and town justice positions since winning those posts in the same year.
This is the first election in which Manor residents will note in November, following approval of a referendum last fall to move the municipality’s elections from March . The list of office seekers was provided Friday by the Pelham Democratic Committee. The filing deadline at the Westchester Board of Elections was Thursday.
The Pelham Examiner has requested candidate lists from the Town of Pelham Republican Committee.
The Democratic slate for the town:
- Supervisor: Theresa Mohan (incumbent Village of Pelham trustee)
- Councilwoman: Kara McLoughlin (incumbent)
- Councilman: Michael Jenks
- Town clerk: Eileen Miller
- Receiver of taxes: Erica Winter
The supervisor and town clerk serve for two years, while the other positions have four-year terms. Three Democrats and two Republicans sit on the town council, including the supervisor.
Democrats running in the Village of Pelham are:
- Mayor: Chance Mullen (incumbent)
- Trustee: Michael Carpenter (incumbent)
- Trustee: Don Otondi (incumbent)
- Trustee: Allison Anderson
The seven members of the board, each with two-year terms, are Democrats. The mayor is a voting member.
Democrats running in the Village of Pelham Manor are:
- Mayor: Mark Cardwell
- Trustee: Ryan Kurtz
- Trustee: Deborah Winstead
Terms in Pelham Manor are two years. All the members of the five-person board ran as Republicans. The mayor is a voting member of the board.
“This year, an impressive group of dedicated problem-solvers and accomplished community leaders has stepped up to serve Pelham,” said Allison Frost, chairwoman of the Town of Pelham Democratic Committee. “Each and every one prioritizes public safety (both from crime and flood waters), vibrant neighborhoods and fiscal responsibility. Moreover, our twelve candidates are committed to safeguarding our local democratic institutions from the influence—conscious and unconscious— of policies that isolate and divide us. They are unwavering in their commitment to stewarding our amazing community to its full potential and will serve all Pelham residents.”
