Lew Darrow
Candidate for Dutchess County Legislator, District 7
Background
Dutchess County legislator for District 7 (Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley) and a member of the Budget, Finance & Personnel Committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports investing in law enforcement and the Drug Task Force.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“investing in our law enforcement and our Drug Task Force”
Housing
Supports the county Housing Trust Fund for new housing.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“the establishment of the Housing Trust Fund is a great step towards building new units”
Health & human services
Supports state designation of EMS as an essential service.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“It is imperative for New York State to designate EMS as an essential service.”
All sources (5)
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Your Dutchess County Legislators
Government record · Dutchess County Legislature · dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Lew Darrow, Dutchess County Legislature District 7
Government record · Dutchess County Legislature · dutchessny.gov
- 14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomers
Candidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
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