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Dutchess County, New York

County Legislator - District 19

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Drago. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Drago (Democratic, Working Families) is unopposed for County Legislature District 19, per the Dutchess County Board of Elections candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

New York › Dutchess County › County Legislator - District 19

Chris Drago

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Directing tax dollars to critical services and infrastructure
  • Addressing the housing crisis and climate-resilient infrastructure
  • Reliable emergency services and broadband access in rural towns

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Drago is the sitting Dutchess County Legislator for District 19, representing Milan, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, East Red Hook and Stanford, per his campaign site. He grew up in and was educated in Dutchess County, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 19 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Drago. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the County Legislator - District 19 election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Dutchess County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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