Ulster County, New York

Ulster County Sheriff

See where Figueroa stand on public safety and health care. 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

Juan Figueroa (Democratic, Working Families) is the only candidate certified for Sheriff; no Republican nominee filed, per the Ulster County Board of Elections' certification.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Ulster County votes on this seat. 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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Done · Nov 3

Votes were cast and counted

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Happening now · by Nov 28

Ulster County double-checks its count

The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

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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Ulster County Sheriff

No report found yet

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Juan Figueroa

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Treatment-based response to the opioid crisis
Building relationships between law enforcement and the community
Employee wellness programs for officers

Biography

Figueroa is a 40-year Ulster County resident who served 22 years in the Marine Corps as a combat veteran and 25 years as a New York State Trooper before being elected Sheriff in 2018, per his campaign site. Under his tenure the office launched the ORACLE opioid response program in July 2019, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ulster County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Ulster County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan Figueroa. Candidate information follows official Ulster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and health care.

When is the Ulster County Sheriff 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.

How do I see my exact Ulster 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.

Who won the Ulster County Sheriff 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

County Legislator - District 1 County Legislator - District 2 County Legislator - District 3 See all 31 Ulster County races

Candidate profiles

Juan Figueroa, full profile Official New York election office