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Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County District Attorney

Donnelly was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Rensselaer County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28.

About this race

Mary Pat Donnelly (Democratic) is the only candidate certified for District Attorney; no Republican nominee filed, per the Rensselaer County Board of Elections' 2026 candidates list.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Who won? The official answer comes December 15.

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The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.
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Next · Dec 15
New York makes it official
The State Board of Canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Rensselaer County District Attorney
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Mary Pat Donnelly

Democratic

Biography

Mary Pat Donnelly serves as Rensselaer County District Attorney, per the county's website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Next on the ballotCounty Legislator - District 4 (Unexpired Term)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rensselaer County District Attorney in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Rensselaer County District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Pat Donnelly. Candidate information follows official Rensselaer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Rensselaer County District Attorney election in New York?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28. Voting rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Rensselaer County District Attorney race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New York certifies on December 15. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Rensselaer County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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New York Senate District 43New York Assembly District 107New York Assembly District 108See all 6 Rensselaer County races
Candidate profiles
Mary Pat Donnelly, full profileOfficial New York election office