Voters across Kiryas Joel, Blooming Grove, Monroe, Woodbury, Chester, and surrounding Orange County communities headed to the polls on Tuesday

2026 Election Recap: Results Across Kiryas Joel and the Monroe Area

Voters across Kiryas Joel, Blooming Grove, Monroe, Woodbury, Chester, and surrounding Orange County communities headed to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, delivering a series of election victories.

Among the notable results were the reelection of Governor Kathy Hochul, Congressman Pat Ryan, State Senator James Skoufis, and several Assembly members, along with a change in Blooming Grove, where incumbent Town Supervisor Robert Jeroloman was defeated by Democratic challenger Cathy Gregg-Acevedo.

Here is a breakdown of the election results as of Wednesday morning, November 4, based on the latest available vote counts.

Governor: Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul won reelection against Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, receiving 59.13% versus 39.66%, with 3,487,762 votes to 2,339,265 votes.

Attorney General: Democratic Attorney General Letitia James secured another term, defeating Republican Saritha Komatireddy with 58.86% versus 38.89%, receiving 3,470,333 votes to 2,292,938 votes.

State Comptroller: Democratic Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli won reelection against Republican Joseph Hernandez, receiving 62.79% versus 34.40%, with 3,701,631 votes to 2,027,847 votes.

Congressional and State Legislative Results

The Monroe area will continue to be represented by several familiar elected officials in Washington and Albany, with incumbent representatives securing additional terms across the congressional and state legislative districts covering Kiryas Joel and its neighboring communities.

18th Congressional District: Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan won reelection against Republican Jackie Mary Auringer, receiving 62.15% versus 36.63%, with 168,846 votes to 99,522 votes. Ryan, who received the endorsement of local Mosdos, Rabbanim, and Askanim, will continue representing Kiryas Joel, Monroe, Blooming Grove, Woodbury, Chester, and other communities across the district.

42nd State Senate District: Democratic State Senator James Skoufis secured reelection against Republican Jennifer Figueroa and Conservative candidate Joshua Blumenthal. Skoufis received 59.11% and 59,378 votes, compared to Figueroa’s 35.18% and 35,343 votes, while Blumenthal received 3.61% and 3,625 votes.

99th Assembly District: Democratic Assemblyman Chris Eachus, who represents Kiryas Joel and the Town of Palm Tree, won reelection against Republican Richard Vargus, receiving 62.67% versus 34.55%, with 24,287 votes to 13,388 votes.

98th Assembly District: Republican Assemblyman Karl Brabenec secured another term after running unopposed, receiving 29,451 votes on the Republican and Conservative ballot lines. His district includes portions of Monroe and surrounding communities.

101st Assembly District: Republican Assemblyman Brian Maher also secured reelection after running unopposed, receiving 31,478 votes on the Republican and Conservative ballot lines. His district includes portions of Blooming Grove.

Orange County Sheriff: Republican Sheriff Paul Arteta won reelection against Democratic challenger Bernie Rivers, receiving 52.08% versus 47.88%, with 63,254 votes to 58,145 votes.

Major Change in Blooming Grove Leadership

One of the most significant local election results came in the Town of Blooming Grove, where voters elected a new town supervisor, replacing Republican incumbent Robert Jeroloman with Democratic challenger Cathy Gregg-Acevedo.

The outcome brings a change in town leadership for residents across Blooming Grove, including South Blooming Grove, where local government decisions have a direct impact on the growing community.

Blooming Grove Town Supervisor: Democrat Cathy Gregg-Acevedo defeated Republican Robert Jeroloman, receiving 57.95% versus 41.92%, with 3,435 votes to 2,485 votes.

Blooming Grove Town Clerk: Republican Town Clerk Darlena Decker secured reelection after running unopposed, receiving 3,642 votes.

Blooming Grove Highway Superintendent: Republican Highway Superintendent Wayne Kirkpatrick also secured another term after running unopposed, receiving 4,143 votes.

Blooming Grove Town Council: Elections were held across all six wards, with Vincent Lang in Ward 1, Paul Niemann in Ward 2, John Byrnes in Ward 3, Simon Schwartz in Ward 4, John Stegenga in Ward 5, and Steven Amante in Ward 6 running without named opponents on the ballot.

Blooming Grove Town Justice: Republican Town Justice Stephen Smith also ran unopposed.

Monroe Town Council: Democrat Richard Colon secured the Town Council seat up for election to fill a vacancy, receiving 79.68% and 3,192 votes, compared to 814 write-in votes.