Ulster County, New York

County Legislator - District 16

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debra Clinton. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Debra Clinton (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for District 16; no Republican nominee filed, per the Ulster County Board of Elections' certification.

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.

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Debra Clinton

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordable housing, including support for accessory dwelling units
Balanced local approach to short-term rentals
Environmental sustainability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Debra Clinton is the sitting Ulster County Legislator for District 16, representing Gardiner and Plattekill, and a lifelong educator, per her campaign site. She serves on the county's Economic Development, Housing and Transportation, and Law Enforcement and Public Safety committees, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 16 in 2026?

When is the County Legislator - District 16 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.

How do I see my exact Ulster County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Debra Clinton, full profile Official New York election office