Dutchess County, New York

County Legislator - District 3

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator - District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Siegel and Michael Polasek. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Siegel (Democratic, Working Families) faces Michael Polasek (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 3, per the Dutchess County Board of Elections candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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.

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David Siegel

Democratic

Top priorities

Opposing overdevelopment in the Town of LaGrange
Bringing more affordable housing to the area
Improving emergency medical and county transportation services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Siegel is running for the District 3 Dutchess County Legislature seat representing the Town of LaGrange, according to his campaign site. His platform focuses on affordable housing, emergency medical and transportation services, and opposing overdevelopment, per his campaign site.

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Michael Polasek

Republican

Biography

Michael Polasek is the sitting Dutchess County Legislator representing LaGrange, a small-business owner and lifelong Hudson Valley resident, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 3 in 2026?

When is the County Legislator - District 3 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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Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

David Siegel, full profile Michael Polasek, full profile Official New York election office