This Hudson Valley Vote May Be the Country’s Most Important

Forget about your Presidential vote. The Hudson Valley is deciding another race this Tuesday that could really have an impact on the country.

If you're a Trump or Hillary supporter there's very little chance that your Presidential vote is going to change the electoral map. Even if all of the Democratic voters in the Hudson Valley stay home on Tuesday it's pretty clear that Clinton will win New York hands down.

The Hudson Valley does hold all of the cards in another race, however, that could change the political landscape in a big way.

Many political experts are saying that the battle for the 19th congressional district between Zephyr Teachout and John Faso could shift the balance of power in Congress. The country has their eyes on the Hudson Valley as they decide between Teachout, a Democrat endorsed by Bernie Sanders, and Faso who openly supports Donald Trump.

Republican Chris Gibson opted not to seek reelection this year, opening up his congressional seat. Before Trump was named the Republican Presidential nominee it was a given that the House of Representatives would remain under Republican control. But now WAMC reports that Democrats actually have a chance of picking up the 30 seats needed to gain a majority, and the one race that could decide it all is right here in the Hudson Valley.

Polls suggest that the race is in a dead heat, and that's the reason so much money is being spent on those annoying political ads that have been flooding the Hudson Valley. Negative commercials for both candidates have filled the airwaves, demonstrating just how high the stakes are for both Democrats and Republicans.

The eyes of the country are on the 19th Congressional District, which includes almost all of Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Green counties as well as most of Dutchess County.

So when you go to the polls on Tuesday be sure to take the time to learn more about the Congressional race. Your vote in that decision will mean much more than who you think should (or shouldn't) be President.