Responsive Government Requires Citizen Involvement

In 2019, over one hundred local offices will be up for election in Saratoga County. Historically, nearly three quarters of races go uncontested.

Moreso than anything that goes on in Albany or Washington, your local government helps decide the day-to-day life in the towns and villages they manage.  The state and federal governments may set the environment, but how those policies are implemented are what counts.  Town planning and land use, water and sewer, transportation, whether your town is going to grow to be a retail hub or maintain rural and open spaces – these decisions are made at the local level.

For government to be accountable to the people it is supposed to serve, it must be beholden to them. Elections that offer real choices are the way the system stays responsive to the needs of the community.  The voter at the ballot box is the voice that lends legitimacy to the process.

To offer real choice, members of the community must step up from time to time and run for office. They don’t need to be political party apparatchiks, savvy marketers, or wealthy scions – they just need to be people who are interested in making a difference in their village, town, or city, and be willing to offer voters options to accept or reject as they see fit.

To that end, the Saratoga County Democratic Party encourages all interested community members to consider running for office this November, regardless of affiliation. If you are interested in running but aren’t sure where to begin, are seeking an endorsement, or just some information, let us know.  We are always happy to help citizens engage with the democratic process.

List of Offices to be Elected in November 2019: