Dutchess County, New York

County Legislator - District 16

One candidate is tracked for County Legislator - District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Yvette Valdés Smith. Candidate information follows official Dutchess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Yvette Valdes Smith (Democratic, Working Families) is unopposed for County Legislature District 16, per the Dutchess County Board of Elections candidate list.

Yvette Valdés Smith

Democratic

Biography

Yvette Valdés Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for County Legislator - District 16, per the county Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 16 in 2026?

When is the County Legislator - District 16 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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Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

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Candidate roster from official Dutchess County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official New York election office, or see the full Dutchess County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.