[3]Susan J. Serino (born September 8, 1961)[2] is an American politician who began her tenure as Dutchess Executive on January 1, 2024.

Prior to her time in the State Senate, Serino served as a member of the Dutchess County Legislature.

[14][15] In 2018, Serino narrowly won re-election to a third term, defeating Democrat Karen Smythe by only 688 votes.

[16][17] Due to redistricting, in 2022, she ran in a competitive race against another incumbent state senator, Michelle Hinchey, but lost in a close election.

[19] Marc Molinaro, the prior executive, had relinquished the position in January 2023 upon being elected to Congress.