DUTCHESS COUNTY – Incumbent Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (A-106) fended off a primary challenge from Columbia County Democratic Chairperson Same Hodge on Tuesday, capturing 72 percent of the unofficial vote tally. The declared winner will face Hyde Park resident Gregory Campus, the Republican and Conservative candidate, in the November general election.
The 106th Assembly District encompasses portions of Columbia and Dutchess Counties and has a total of 37,961 Democrats, including 13,652 in Columbia and 24,039 in Dutchess. According to the New York State Board of Elections, Barrett garnered 2,663 votes in Columbia County against Hodge, who received 874 votes. In Dutchess County, Barrett received 3,531 votes, and Hodge netted 1,441.
Barrett was first elected in a special election in 2012 and is currently in her sixth term in the Assembly, where she serves as Chair of the Energy Committee.
The general election is held on November 3, 2026.
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