County

St. Lawrence County Legislator

District 3

Vote for: 1
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.

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Adam Jarrett

Democratic, Common Sense

Physician

The gist

Pledges to focus county government on affordability.
Pledges to keep partisan politics out of county decisions.

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Pledges to focus county government on affordability.
Adam Jarrett – St. Lawrence County Democrats
Campaign website · St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee · stlcdemocrats.com
“making life better--and more affordable--for people who live here”
Pledges to keep partisan politics out of county decisions.
Adam Jarrett – St. Lawrence County Democrats
Campaign website · St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee · stlcdemocrats.com
“I believe that local government shouldn't be focused on partisan politics.”

Joseph Lightfoot

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

The gist

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

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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
“Those in support were all Republicans: James Reagen, David Forsythe, Joseph Lightfoot, William Sheridan, Harry Smithers”

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