Lisa Kaul
Candidate for State Senator, 39th District
Background
- Occupation
- Dutchess County legislator
- Campaign website
- lisa4ny.org
Lisa Kaul has represented part of the Town of Poughkeepsie in the Dutchess County Legislature since 2024 and chairs its Environment Committee. She previously directed Vassar College's Office of Community-Engaged Learning, served on the Arlington school board, and holds a PhD in anthropology from Oxford University.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports the REST Act on tenant protections.
ReportLisa Kaul looks to oust Rolison from state SenateNews coverage · City & State New York · cityandstateny.com
“I am supporting the (Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants) Act.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes replacing Central Hudson with a nonprofit power authority.
ReportLisa Kaul looks to oust Rolison from state SenateNews coverage · City & State New York · cityandstateny.com
“I’m proposing that we replace it with a nonprofit utility, the Hudson Valley Power Authority.”
Environment & parks
Opposes hyperscale AI data centers; supports solar and wind.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 39 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“That means investing in water infrastructure and fighting against hyperscale AI Data Centers.”
Health & human services
Supports the New York Health Act (single-payer health care).
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 39 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to pass the New York Health Act to establish a single-payer, universal healthcare system.”
Government & transparency
Supports more aggressive redistricting by New York Democrats.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 39 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Democrats in New York must more aggressively redistrict. This is unfortunate, but necessary.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lisa Kaul on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- 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
- 2026 General Election Official Candidates List (9/16/2026)
Election filing · Orange County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · orangecountyny.gov
- General Election, November 3, 2026: GE26 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Orange County Board of Elections · orangecountyny.gov
- November 3, 2026, General Election Candidate & Proposition List
Election filing · Putnam County Board of Elections · Sep 3, 2026 · boe.putnamcountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by election district)
Election filing · Putnam County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- Democrats Target Rolison in State Senate Race
News coverage · The Highlands Current · Aug 7, 2026 · highlandscurrent.org
- Lisa Kaul looks to oust Rolison from state Senate
News coverage · City & State New York · cityandstateny.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 39 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.