Ulster County, New York

Ulster County Sheriff

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

About this race

Juan Figueroa (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for Sheriff; no Republican nominee filed, per the Ulster County Board of Elections' certification.

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 Ulster County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Juan Figueroa

Democratic

Top priorities

Treatment-based response to the opioid crisis
Building relationships between law enforcement and the community
Employee wellness programs for officers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Figueroa is a 40-year Ulster County resident who served 22 years in the Marine Corps as a combat veteran and 25 years as a New York State Trooper before being elected Sheriff in 2018, per his campaign site. Under his tenure the office launched the ORACLE opioid response program in July 2019, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ulster County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Ulster 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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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

Juan Figueroa, full profile Official New York election office