County

Dutchess County Legislator

District 5

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Tony D'Aquanni

Republican, Conservative

The gist

Supports state designation of EMS as an essential service.
Supports keeping a lid on county taxes.
Secured $150,000 in county grants for veterans.

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Supports state designation of EMS as an essential service.
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
“It’s time for the state to step up and formally recognize EMS as an essential service.”
Supports keeping a lid on county taxes.
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
“I know how important it is to keep a lid on taxes and allow our local business community to grow”
Secured $150,000 in county grants for veterans.
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
“I helped secure $150,000 in grant funding in the latest budget for our veterans”

Anna Shah

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

The gist

Supports funding town police mental health crisis response.
Supports investing in local infrastructure and public transportation.
Supports protecting the environment and preserving green spaces.

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Supports funding town police mental health crisis response.
Anna Shah for Dutchess County Legislature District 5
Campaign website · Friends of Anna Shah · annashah4dutchess.com
“committed to securing funding for local Town police, particularly in the area of mental health response and crisis intervention”
Supports investing in local infrastructure and public transportation.
Issues: Anna Shah for Dutchess County Legislature
Campaign website · Friends of Anna Shah · annashah4dutchess.com
“Invest in local infrastructure and public transportation”
Supports protecting the environment and preserving green spaces.
Issues: Anna Shah for Dutchess County Legislature
Campaign website · Friends of Anna Shah · annashah4dutchess.com
“Protect our environment and preserve green spaces”

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