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Ulster County, New York

County Legislator - District 21

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Stephens. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ken Stephens (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for District 21; 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.

New York › Ulster County › County Legislator - District 21

Ken Stephens

Democratic

Biography

Ken Stephens is running for Ulster County Legislature District 21, which covers the Towns of Rochester and Wawarsing, and has been endorsed by the Town of Rochester Democrats. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 21 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Stephens. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the County Legislator - District 21 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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