2025 Rensselaer County Executive election

The 2025 Rensselaer County Executive election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the county executive of Rensselaer County, New York. Incumbent Republican executive Steve McLaughlin won re-election to a third term.

Political Background

Rensselaer County typically leans Democratic and voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election by 1.4%.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Steve McLaughlin, incumbent county executive

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Tiffani Silverman, human resources advisor