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Robert Drake

Democratic · New York · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for County Legislator - District 22, New York

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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County Legislator - District 22
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Housing affordability for younger and senior residents
  • Improved rural transportation, senior services and workforce assistance
  • Flood mitigation funding for homes and families
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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County Legislator - District 22New York · 2026Ulster County sample ballot

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