One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig P Brendli. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Craig P. Brendli (Democratic, Working Families) is unopposed for County Legislature District 8, per the Dutchess County Board of Elections candidate list.
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Craig P Brendli is the sitting Dutchess County Legislator for District 8, representing the City/Town of Poughkeepsie, per the Dutchess County Legislature website. Brendli chairs Public Works, sits on Budget, Finance & Personnel, is minority designee to the Community Development Advisory Committee, and serves on the Tick Task Force, per the Dutchess County Legislature website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for County Legislator - District 8 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig P Brendli. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the County Legislator - District 8 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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