Ulster County, New York

County Legislator - District 22

See where Drake and Friedel stand on housing, roads and jobs. Names follow official Ulster 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

Robert Drake (Democratic, Working Families) faces Peter Friedel (Republican) for District 22, per the Ulster County Board of Elections' certification.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Next · Dec 15

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The State Board of Canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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County Legislator - District 22

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Robert Drake

Democratic

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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Peter Friedel

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lowering housing costs
Creating better-paying job opportunities
Improving local infrastructure

Biography

Peter Friedel works in sales management and is a lifelong resident of the Town of Olive, per his campaign site. He has served on the Olive Town Council and volunteered as an EMT and firefighter, and is running for Ulster County Legislature District 22.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 22 in 2026?

2 candidates were tracked for County Legislator - District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Drake and Peter Friedel. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and jobs.

When is the County Legislator - District 22 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 County Legislator - District 22 race?

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

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Ulster County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot

New York Senate District 41 New York Senate District 51 New York Assembly District 101 See all 31 Ulster County races

Candidate profiles

Robert Drake, full profile Peter Friedel, full profile Official New York election office