Election 2025: Eight vying for four state Supreme Court seats in 9th Judicial District

Election 2025: Eight vying for four state Supreme Court seats in 9th Judicial District

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Eight candidates are facing off in the upcoming general election to fill four state Supreme Court justice positions in New York’s Ninth Judicial District. The candidates are Diane M. Clerkin, John P. Collins, Jr., Thomas Humbach, Desmond C. Lyons, Raymond P. Raiche, Verris B. Shako, George A. Smith, and Kiel E. Van Horn. The top four vote-getters will serve 14-year terms on the bench. The Ninth Judicial District comprises Du…