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Putnam County, New York

Putnam County Executive

Byrne, Yarris and Brahimi were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Putnam County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28.

About this race

Incumbent County Executive Kevin M. Byrne (Republican, Libertarian) faces Brett Yarris (Democratic, Working Families/For the People) and Tatiana Brahimi (Conservative), per the Putnam County Board of Elections candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Every voter in Putnam County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kevin M. Byrne, is on the ballot.

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The State Board of Canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Putnam County Executive
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Kevin M. Byrne

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Tax relief and spending restraint
  • Government efficiency and cost savings
  • Supporting small businesses and affordable housing
Biography

Kevin Byrne is the sixth Putnam County Executive, sworn in on January 1, 2023, per his campaign site. He previously served three terms in the New York State Assembly, including as ranking member on the Assembly Health Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic, and earlier worked in healthcare administration and as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Kent Volunteer Fire Department. He holds a B.A. from the University of Scranton and an M.P.A. from Marist College.

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Brett Yarris

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Establishing a community college and career campus in Putnam County
  • Developing a trade school for skilled-trade careers
  • Preserving open space, farms and Main Street businesses
Biography

Yarris began his career in special education before co-founding The Behavior Movement, a behavior science company, and Football Behavior, which works with professional football players and coaches, per his campaign site. He was also a co-founder, co-owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Pro Football Network, a sports media company, per his campaign site.

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Tatiana Brahimi

Conservative

Biography

Tatiana Brahimi, of Kent, is the Conservative Party's nominee for Putnam County Executive, per Mid Hudson News. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Putnam County Executive in 2026?

3 candidates were tracked for Putnam County Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin M. Byrne, Brett Yarris and Tatiana Brahimi. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Putnam County Executive election in New York?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28. Voting rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Putnam County Executive race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New York certifies on December 15. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Putnam County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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The rest of your Putnam County ballot

11 tracked races in Putnam County, New York. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on the November 3 ballot
Putnam County CoronerPutnam County Legislator, District 2Putnam County Legislator, District 3See all 11 Putnam County races
Candidate profiles
Kevin M. Byrne, full profileBrett Yarris, full profileTatiana Brahimi, full profileOfficial New York election office