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Incumbent Sheriff Paul Arteta (Republican, Conservative), elected in November 2022, faces Bernie Rivers (Democratic, Working Families), a retired director of the NYS DEC Division of Law Enforcement, per the Orange County Board of Elections certified candidate list and News 12 Hudson Valley.
Biography
Arteta is the sitting Orange County Sheriff, elected in November 2022 after three decades in the department, per the county government's website.
Biography
Rivers is a retired director of the NYS DEC Division of Law Enforcement with more than 40 years in law enforcement, per his campaign site.
Top Priorities
- Community-first accountability and public-safety technology with transparency
- Modernization and fiscal responsibility at the Sheriff's Office
Per the campaign site.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Orange County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Orange County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Arteta and Bernie Rivers. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Orange 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.
How do I see my exact Orange County ballot?
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.
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