Alden H. Wolfe, a Rockland County legislator and attorney in private practice, is running for a seat on the New York Supreme Court in District 9. He is on the Democratic and Conservative Party ballot lines for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The District 9 race has seven seats to fill, and voters may choose up to seven candidates, according to BallotReady. Wolfe has been certified for the ballot.
Four other candidates are also running. They are George E. Fufidio Jr. (Democratic/Republican/Working Families Party), John Ciampoli (Republican), Maria G. Rosa (Democratic/Working Families Party) and Richard S. Fava-Pastilha (Republican/Conservative Party), according to BallotReady.
Candidate information
- Party: Democratic / Conservative Party
- Residence: New City, NY
- Education: High school diploma, Ramapo High School (1987); bachelor's degree in management/finance, Binghamton University; master's degree in public administration, Maxwell School of Citizenship; juris doctor, Syracuse University College of Law
- Profession: Attorney in private practice in New City, NY
Wolfe's legal practice focuses on estate planning, probate and estate administration, elder law, disability and guardianship law, business law and real estate, according to his Rockland County Legislature biography.
Experience and public service
Wolfe represents District 6 in Rockland County. He serves as a county legislator, according to BallotReady.
Before entering elected office, Wolfe built a record of community involvement across Rockland County. His roles include several volunteer and appointed positions, according to his Rockland County Legislature biography:
- Panel member and chair, New York State Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (appointed 2000)
- Director, Rockland County Bar Association (volunteer, 2002–2003)
- Vice president, Habitat for Humanity of Rockland (volunteer)
- Past chair, Rockland Community College Foundation (volunteer)
In 2002, the Rockland Business Association and the Rockland Economic Development Corporation recognized Wolfe as one of "Forty Under 40" business and community leaders in Rockland County, according to his legislature biography.
He was selected for inclusion in Marquis' Who's Who in America in 2005. In 2006, he was also selected for Who's Who in Emerging Leaders and Who's Who in Finance and Business. He is a member of the 2004 class of Leadership Rockland.
Endorsements
Wolfe has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO, according to BallotReady.
The Rye-Harrison News candidate questionnaire was sent to Alden H. Wolfe's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 9, 2026. The information above is drawn from public records and government sources.
