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Dutchess County Legislator

District 12

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county legislature is the county's lawmaking body; it adopts the county budget and local laws.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Anthony GiacconeDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John MetzgerRepublican, Conservative

    • Opposes ending the supermajority rule for spending reserves.

Public safety

  • Anthony GiacconeDemocratic

    • Supports body cameras for all police encounters.

  • John MetzgerRepublican, Conservative

    • Sponsored funding for sheriff's drones and body cameras.

Housing

  • Anthony GiacconeDemocratic

    • Supports legal frameworks encouraging housing young workers can afford.

  • John MetzgerRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Anthony GiacconeDemocratic

    • Supports a consumer right to repair purchased products.

  • John MetzgerRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.