Ulster County, New York

County Legislator - District 22

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator - District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Drake and Peter Friedel. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert Drake (Democratic, Working Families) faces Peter Friedel (Republican) for District 22, 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.

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Robert Drake

Democratic

Top priorities

Housing affordability for younger and senior residents
Improved rural transportation, senior services and workforce assistance
Flood mitigation funding for homes and families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Robert Drake is a Shandaken resident who was elected to the Shandaken Town Board in 2021 and named deputy town supervisor in 2023, per The Overlook News. He is running for Ulster County Legislature District 22 and has advocated for improved emergency communications infrastructure in the district.

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Peter Friedel

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering housing costs
Creating better-paying job opportunities
Improving local infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Peter Friedel works in sales management and is a lifelong resident of the Town of Olive, per his campaign site. He has served on the Olive Town Council and volunteered as an EMT and firefighter, and is running for Ulster County Legislature District 22.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 22 in 2026?

When is the County Legislator - District 22 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 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

Robert Drake, full profile Peter Friedel, full profile Official New York election office