Didi Barrett
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 106th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Didi Barrett was elected to the Assembly in a March 2012 special election and chairs the Assembly Energy Committee. Before elected office she worked as a writer, museum professional and leader of nonprofit organizations in the Hudson Valley.
Documented positions
Education
Secured $1 million for Dutchess Community College child care.In office
ReportAssemblymember Barrett Announces $1 Million for Dutchess Community College to Expand ChildcarePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 17, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“secured $1,000,000 in funding to support a transformative expansion of childcare services at Dutchess Community College”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored AC/DC Act billing data centers separately for power.In office
The bill would keep the costs of data centers, AI and cryptocurrency mining facilities off residential ratepayers.
ReportAssemblymember Barrett, Senator Gonzalez Introduce AC/DC Act to Protect Ratepayers from Data CentersPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 7, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“create a new utility rate classification for large energy use facilities”
Sponsored bills on utility bill and NYSERDA spending transparency.In office
ReportAssemblymember Didi Barrett Passes Package of Bills to Increase Utility TransparencyPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 2, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“passed a package of three bills to increase transparency in New York’s energy sector and protect utility ratepayers”
Health & human services
Supports state funding for heating aid during federal delays.In office
ReportAssemblymember Didi Barrett Calls on Governor to Use State Funding for HEAPPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 19, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“the state must fund HEAP now – with existing NYSERDA funding or rainy day reserves – to protect our most vulnerable New Yorkers”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Didi Barrett on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Board of Elections: GE26 sample ballots
Election filing · Columbia County Board of Elections · elections.columbiacountyny.com
- Biography: Assemblymember Didi Barrett
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Barrett, Senator Gonzalez Introduce AC/DC Act to Protect Ratepayers from Data Centers
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 7, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Didi Barrett Passes Package of Bills to Increase Utility Transparency
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 2, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Didi Barrett Calls on Governor to Use State Funding for HEAP
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 19, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Barrett Announces $1 Million for Dutchess Community College to Expand Childcare
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 17, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
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