Meet the candidates for Chester supervisor

CHESTER. Two candidates are vying to lead the town for the next four years.

| 08 Oct 2023 | 10:02

Robert Valentine and Brandon Holdridge are competing for the supervisor’s seat in the Town of Chester.

The Chronicle asked them about their plans and qualifications. To read their responses, please follow the links below:

Incumbent Robert Valentine is running on the Republican and Conservative lines.

Challenger Brandon Holdridge, a current member of the town board, is running on the Democratic and Working Families lines.

Robert Courtenay, a town board member, lost the Republican primary to Valentine but appears on the ballot on the FD PD EMS First line. However, he told The Chronicle that he missed the deadline to be taken off the ballot and is not actually running.

The supervisor’s term is for four years.

IMPORTANT DATES
Oct 23: Last day for board of elections to receive changes of address. Last day for board of elections to receive applications or letters of application for absentee ballots by mail or online.
Oct 28: Last day to register to vote. Last day for board of elections to receive applications or letters of application for absentee ballots.
Oct. 28-Nov. 5: Early voting.
Nov 6: Last day for registered voters to apply personally for an absentee ballot.
Nov. 7: Election day. Last day to postmark ballot, which must be received by the county board of elections no later than Nov. 14. Last day to deliver ballot in person to your county board or poll site, by close of polls.
For more information visit the Orange County Board of Elections at orangecountygov.com or call 845-360-6500.