2025 Rensselaer County Executive election
November 4, 2025
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The 2025 Rensselaer County Executive election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the county executive of Rensselaer County, New York. Incumbent Republican executive Steve McLaughlin won re-election to a third term.[1][2]
Political Background
[edit]Rensselaer County typically leans Democratic and voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election by 1.4%.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Steve McLaughlin, incumbent county executive[3][4]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tiffani Silverman, human resources advisor[5]
Endorsements
[edit]Tiffani Silverman
- Party chapters
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve McLaughlin (incumbent) | |||
| Conservative | Steve McLaughlin (incumbent) | |||
| Total | Steve McLaughlin (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Tiffani Silverman | |||
| Working Families | Tiffani Silverman | |||
| Common Cents Party | Tiffani Silverman | |||
| Total | Tiffani Silverman | |||
| Write-in | ||||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Connolly, Thomas (January 22, 2025). "McLaughlin to seek reelection as Rensselaer County executive". Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Election Results". app.enhancedvoting.com. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Crowe II, Kenneth C. (January 23, 2025). "McLaughlin to seek third term as Rensselaer County executive". Times-Union. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin begins re-election campaign". WNYT. January 23, 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ Simmons, Samantha (August 9, 2025). "Political newcomer continues her race for Rensselaer County Executive". WAMC. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ Bouska, Erica (March 31, 2025). "'Fill the gap': Democrats back Silverman for Rensselaer County Executive". Troy Record. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "ENDORSEMENTS | City of Troy Democratic Committee". Troy NY Dems. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites