MidHudsonNews [dot] com is reporting Dutchess County Democratic Election Commissioner Beth Soto is being challenged for her position by Democratic Legislator Hannah Black of Hyde Park. The county Democrats will meet to make their nomination and then forward it on to the county legislature for confirmation. Black, in an email to county committee members, has alleged Soto is working with Republicans to suppress voting. Black’s colleague on the legislature, Giancarlo Llaverias spoke of Black’s bid. “Hannah’s experience as a legislator and former minority leader gives her the adequate tools to be a successful commissioner...I think she would be a good fit.” Llaverias is also on the county committee and is undecided on which candidate he will be supporting. Black said “Many Democratic candidates have struggled to get the information they need for their campaigns and many committees have not received help with lists of new voters.” She also accused Soto of working to reduce the accountability of her office. Soto drew the ire of some Dutchess Democrats in February when she fired Deputy Elections Commissioner, Elisa Sumner.  Sumner was, and still is, the chairwoman  of the Dutchess County Democratic Committee. Read the full story at MidHudsonNews [dot] com.