My name is

Claire

Cousin

I'm running for Assembly because the Hudson Valley deserves better.

My name is Claire Cousin.

I’m running for Assembly because the Hudson Valley deserves better. 

I’m a third-generation Hudson Valley resident, a mom of three kids, a co-founder of a housing non-profit, and the first Black woman elected to the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. 

Make your plan to vote:

Election Day
June 25

Early Voting
June 15 - 23

Key Issues

Affordability

We should all be able to afford to live in our communities.

Climate

We need a Green New Deal for the Hudson Valley.

Housing

Whether you own or rent, housing is a human right. 

Education

There’s no better investment than in our kids.

Affordability

We should all be able to afford to live in our communities.

Climate

We need a Green New Deal for the Hudson Valley.

Housing

Whether you own or rent, housing is a human right. 

Education

There’s no better investment than in our kids.

Assembly District 106

Assembly District 106 covers most of Columbia and Dutchess Counties. It includes the City of Hudson; the Towns of Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, and Pleasant Valley; and dozens of small towns and villages. Click here for a detailed district map.

I’ve lived in the district my entire life, but it’s becoming more unaffordable to live here. Housing costs are skyrocketing, we’re being overcharged by our private utility companies, and our wages aren’t keeping up with inflation. 

We need leaders who will fight for our neighbors, not corporations and billionaires. I’m running for Assembly to give voters a choice about what kind of Democrat we want representing us in Albany.

Funded By Everyday People

Unlike my opponent, a multi-millionaire, I don’t take money from corporations, lobbying firms, the real estate industry, or the fossil fuel industry–the ones who benefit while everyday people struggle.

Our campaign is funded by hundreds of small donors across the Hudson Valley. The majority of donations are under $30. Every contribution makes a difference! 

And thanks to New York’s matching funds program, the state will match in-district donations by as much as 12-to-1. That means a contribution of just $50 will turn into $600!

Our campaign is over, but we won't stop fighting for justice.

Join us in working to pass eviction protections in Hudson!