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Ulster County, New York

County Legislator - District 3

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator - District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Leon and Jason J Kovacs. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kate Leon (Democratic, Working Families) faces Jason J. Kovacs (Republican, Conservative) for District 3, 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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Kate Leon

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Creating good jobs
  • Addressing the housing crisis
  • Investing in communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kate Leon is a union organizer and Lake Katrine resident running for Ulster County Legislature District 3, per her campaign site. She says her career has centered on bringing people together to solve problems and expand opportunity.

Jason J Kovacs

Republican

Biography

Jason J Kovacs represents District 3 on the Ulster County Legislature, per the Legislature's website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator - District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Leon and Jason J Kovacs. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the County Legislator - District 3 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
Kate Leon, full profileJason J Kovacs, full profileOfficial New York election office