The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 31. For information, or to find your polling place, see putnamboe.com or dutchesselections.com.

In our Nov. 3 issue, The Current will pose questions to each candidate in the races for Putnam County Sheriff and the two seats on the Dutchess County Legislature that represent Beacon. We also will provide a ballot guide, including to the three statewide referendums.

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