Mid-Hudson News reports that the Dutchess County Democratic Committee holds its convention on Feb. 23 and will endorse Marist College professor Tommy Zurhellen to run against Republican Sue Serino for Dutchess County Executive, according to several committee members. Zurhellen, a 53-year-old Navy veteran, is an author and also serves as an advisor on veterans issues to Democrat Rep. Pat Ryan. In 2019 Zurhellen walked across America, averaging 22 miles per day, to draw attention to the rate of veteran suicides, which is 22 per day in the United States. Zurhellen also served as Commander of VFW Post 170 in Poughkeepsie and partnered with Hudson River Housing to develop VetZero a program to help veterans with homelessness issues. Zurhellen did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Republican Sue Serino already announced she is running for the same post, and was endorsed by the former Dutchess County Executive, Marc Molinaro. Read the full story at Mid-Hudson News reports.