St. Lawrence County Legislator

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Term

4 years

Candidates

2

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The 15-member St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators adopts the county budget and sets county policy; each legislator represents one district.

John Michno

Democratic

School counselor, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES

The gist

• Supports protecting the county's natural resources.

More about John

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1. Supports protecting the county's natural resources.

   Political newcomer Michno to challenge Curran for SLC Legislature District 15 seat

   News coverage · NorthCountryNow · northcountrynow.com

   “protecting the county’s natural resources is imperative”

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Rita E. Curran

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

The gist

• Voted for the sheriff's 287(g) jail agreement with ICE.

More about Rita

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1. Voted for the sheriff's 287(g) jail agreement with ICE.

   Five hours of public comments heard before St. Lawrence County legislators approved ICE agreement

   News coverage · Watertown Daily Times (NNY360) · Feb 3, 2026 · nny360.com

   “Harry Smithers, Larry Denesha, Rick Perkins, Benjamin Hull, Glenn Webster, John Gennett and Rita Curran”

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