The 19th Congressional District of New York will hold an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 8, 2016. New York’s 19th Congressional District is a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Chris Gibson (R), who began serving in Congress in 2011, chose not to seek re-election in 2016, leaving the seat open. Zephyr Teachout (D) and John Faso (R) are competing to replace him in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Both candidates will be coming to Gallatin next month to talk to residents and answer their questions.

ZEPHYR TEACHOUT (D)
Saturday, October 8
at 11 AM – 12 NOON
http://www.zephyrteachoutforcongress.com/about

JOHN FASO (R)
Saturday, October 15
at 11 AM – 12 NOON
https://johnfaso.com/

Venue: Gallatin Town Hall, 667 County Route 7, Gallatin, NY 12502

Attendance at these informational sessions is not limited to Gallatin Residents, so feel free to spread the word. If you have concerns about Broadband service in the area, tar sand transport down the Hudson River, renewable energy policy, this is a chance to voice them and hear a direct response from someone who may represent us in Congress. New York’s 19th Congressional District includes Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties and parts of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery and Rensselaer counties.

Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan on coming to either session or both; that would be helpful.