Rebecca Edwards
Candidate for Town Supervisor, Town of Poughkeepsie
Background
Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor, a Democrat re-elected in November 2025 over Larry Sheehan.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports IBM's quantum computing facility and its town payments.
ReportTown to get millions for IBM quantum projectNews coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
“We are using the money ($54 million) for taxpayer protection”
Supports revitalizing the blighted Dutchess Plaza area.
ReportSteering committee forms to reimagine Dutchess Plaza areaNews coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
“working with the Town’s Planning Department to take the first steps in this plan to revitalize the area”
Environment & parks
Supported a battery energy storage facility on Route 55.
ReportBoard member points to battery storage fire as reason to oppose themNews coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
“opposed the Poughkeepsie plan, championed by Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards”
All sources (6)
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Dutchess Dems win big across the county
News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
- Town to get millions for IBM quantum project
News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
- Board member points to battery storage fire as reason to oppose them
News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
- Steering committee forms to reimagine Dutchess Plaza area
News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com
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