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Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Dutchess County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kirk A Imperati. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kirk A. Imperati (Republican, Conservative) is the only candidate certified for Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; no Democratic nominee filed, per the Dutchess County Board of Elections candidate list.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Dutchess County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kirk A Imperati

Republican

Biography

Kirk Imperati serves as Dutchess County Sheriff, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dutchess County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Dutchess County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kirk A Imperati. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Dutchess County Sheriff 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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