2026 New York General Election

A lifelong resident of Dover Plains, a Town of Dover Councilman and Deputy Supervisor, Andrew House attended St. Joseph’s University and Hudson Valley Community College. He is a licensed funeral director in New York and Connecticut and works at Hufcut Funeral Home, a family-owned and operated business for 35 years.

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Andrew J House is a lifelong resident of Dover Plains. He attended St. Joseph’s University and Hudson Valley Community College.

At Memorial Designs, Inc., a subsidiary of Hufcut Funeral Home, he and his father design, sell and set custom monuments and memorials in Dutchess and Putnam counties, as well as Litchfield County in Connecticut. Another business endeavor is Memorial Maintenance, a monument cleaning company serving Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties.

Andrew is also a real estate investor, specializing in small-scale, multi-family properties. He owns and manages 12 units.

Andrew is a licensed funeral director in New York and Connecticut and works at Hufcut Funeral Home. He also works at Memorial Designs, a subsidiary of Hufcut Funeral Home, and owns and manages 12 small-scale, multifamily rental units.

Andrew is a funeral director. He also owns and manages 12 small-scale, multifamily rental units.

District 24 - Dover and Pawling
Andrew J. House (R)
E-Mail:ahouse@dutchessny.gov
22 Market Street, 6th Floor
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-486-2100

Dutchess County Legislators

Please give your background and why you are running for re-election. I am a lifelong resident, a second-generation business owner and have served as the Dutchess County Legislator, District 24 for the last two years. As your legislator, I have worked effectively with fellow legislators and colleagues in county government to support critical grant funding that serve our fire departments, youth, veterans and seniors.

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Andrew currently serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 24 and has held the office for the last two years.

Andrew J. House (R) - Dutchess County Government

What do you see as the main issues facing the county and your area in particular? Key issues in Eastern Dutchess include helping local businesses succeed and recruiting new businesses to help fill gaps in providing the types of services and products that residents want and need. Continuing to fight for grant funding to help improve aging infrastructure, senior and youth programming and emergency services.

Supports helping local businesses succeed and recruiting businesses to provide services and products residents need.

- Supports helping local businesses succeed and recruiting businesses to provide services and products residents need.

Economy

Continuing to fight for grant funding to help improve aging infrastructure, senior and youth programming and emergency services. My wife and I have two children who are very active in local sports – keeping town recreation and facilities at our parks thriving are very important to our community. Preserving scenic vistas and open space are also critical to protecting our natural resources.

Supports maintaining town recreation programs and park facilities.

- Supports maintaining town recreation programs and park facilities.

Public Services

As of October 26, 2026, Andrew J House did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

I am a lifelong resident, a second-generation business owner and have served as the Dutchess County Legislator, District 24 for the last two years. As your legislator, I have worked effectively with fellow legislators and colleagues in county government to support critical grant funding that serve our fire departments, youth, veterans and seniors. I will continue to advocate for my fellow residents and business owners who deserve to have their concerns and interests addressed by County Government.

Said he has supported grant funding for fire departments through his work as a county legislator.

- Said he has supported grant funding for fire departments through his work as a county legislator.

Public Safety

Advocates for grant funding to improve aging infrastructure.

- Advocates for grant funding to improve aging infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

My wife and I have two children who are very active in local sports – keeping town recreation and facilities at our parks thriving are very important to our community. Preserving scenic vistas and open space are also critical to protecting our natural resources and I will help Pawling and Dover work with Dutchess County to create partnerships that bring opportunities for grants that can help with local land conservation projects.

Plans to help Pawling and Dover pursue county partnerships and grants for local land-conservation projects.

- Plans to help Pawling and Dover pursue county partnerships and grants for local land-conservation projects.

Energy & the Environment

Andrew J House

As of October 26, 2026, Andrew J House’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Andrew J House currently serves as the County Legislator for District 24, representing Dover and Pawling.

Andrew J. House currently serves as the Dutchess County legislator for District 24, which includes Dover and Pawling.

Andrew J House is a lifelong resident. He and his wife have two children.

Andrew J House is a second-generation business owner.

Andrew currently serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 24, representing Dover and Pawling, and has held the office for the past two years.

Andrew serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 24, representing Dover and Pawling.

Andrew J House previously served as deputy town supervisor in the Town of Dover.

Andrew currently serves as the county legislator for District 24, representing Dover and Pawling.

Andrew J. House serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 24, which includes Dover and Pawling.

Andrew currently serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 24, representing Dover and Pawling. He has served in the role for two years.

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Calls for investment in roads, public safety, and reliable emergency medical services.

He values independence and personal freedom, approaches government growth with caution, and will be a strong advocate for civil liberties and the rights of all residents. The son of a career diplomat for the United States, August was exposed from an early age to the importance of public service, thoughtful leadership, and building connections across cultures. He later earned a degree in Politics and became fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, strengthening his ability to engage with and advocate for diverse communities.

Meet August | August Uribe for Dutchess County

August and his wife, Lisbeth, an elementary school teacher, along with their two adult sons, are deeply committed to supporting the needs of Dutchess County and the communities of Dover & Pawling.

August Uribe earned a degree in politics.

August Uribe earned a degree in politics. He is a married father.

For more than 25 years, August has worked as a licensed auctioneer and has helped raise over $20 million for schools, medical institutions, and social service organizations. He has also served on the boards of several nonprofit institutions, including the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution.

August Uribe currently works as a licensed auctioneer.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

August believes taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely. He will eliminate wasteful spending, enforce fiscal discipline, and ensure the county budget reflects the actual needs of its residents.

Workforce Development

Expand county workforce development programs that connect residents with good jobs and give local employers a skilled talent pipeline.

The Issues | August Uribe for Dutchess County

Better Economic Future

Advocating for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living, smart zoning, and rent protections so every working family can afford to stay.

August Uribe for Dutchess County

Support Small Businesses

Strengthen the small businesses that are the backbone of Dover & Pawling's economy. Most importantly, reduce red tape and create the conditions for them to thrive.

Plans to eliminate wasteful county spending, enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.

Plans to eliminate "wasteful county spending," enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.

Plans to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.

Seeks to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.

Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.

Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

- Plans to eliminate "wasteful county spending," enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.
- Seeks to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.
- Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.
- Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

Investing in Education

Maximizing support for mental health programs in schools, championing vocational partnerships, and treating education as long-term economic development.

Advocates for school mental health programs and vocational partnerships.

- Advocates for school mental health programs and vocational partnerships.

Expand Affordable Housing

Partner with state officials and senators to confront rising housing costs and by expanding affordable housing stock for the people of Dover and Pawling.

Advocates for zoning policies and rent protections to help working families remain in the Hudson Valley.

Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.

- Advocates for zoning policies and rent protections to help working families remain in the Hudson Valley.
- Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.

Strengthen Public Safety

Work to maintain and improve public safety across Dover & Pawling, ensuring a visible and responsive law enforcement presence.

Support Police & First Responders

Give police, fire, and EMS the resources they need to do their jobs well and keep our community protected.

Expand Mental Health Access

Expand access to mental health treatment as a core public health priority, for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Protect Civil Liberties

Ensure that safety measures never come at the expense of civil liberties. The rights of every resident deserve protection.

Plans to maintain and improve public safety through a visible and responsive law-enforcement presence in Dover and Pawling.

Plans to provide police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources to do their jobs.

Plans to expand access to mental health treatment for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Plans to protect civil liberties when pursuing public-safety measures.

- Plans to maintain and improve public safety through a visible and responsive law-enforcement presence in Dover and Pawling.
- Plans to provide police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources to do their jobs.
- Plans to expand access to mental health treatment for residents of all ages and backgrounds.
- Plans to protect civil liberties when pursuing public-safety measures.

Maintain Rural Roads Safely

Ensure rural roads across Dover & Pawling are properly maintained year-round. Most importantly, they must be safe for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses at all times.

Repair Bridges with Urgency

Address bridge deterioration with the urgency and fiscal responsibility it demands. Most importantly, no deferred maintenance and no shortcuts.

Respond to Storm Damage

Create systems and protocols that will give residents the ability to report unsafe conditions and their own need for repairs.

Improve Drainage Systems

Upgrade aging drainage systems and culvert maintenance to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.

Modernizing Infrastructure

Securing grants for roads and bridges, expanding public transit, and treating high-speed broadband as a necessary utility, not a luxury.

Plans to maintain rural roads in Dover and Pawling year-round for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses.

Plans to address bridge deterioration without further deferring maintenance or taking shortcuts.

Plans to create systems for residents to report unsafe conditions and needed repairs.

Plans to upgrade drainage systems and maintain culverts to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.

Plans to seek road and bridge grants, expand public transit, and treat high-speed broadband as a necessary utility.

- Plans to maintain rural roads in Dover and Pawling year-round for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses.
- Plans to address bridge deterioration without further deferring maintenance or taking shortcuts.
- Plans to create systems for residents to report unsafe conditions and needed repairs.
- Plans to upgrade drainage systems and maintain culverts to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.
- Plans to seek road and bridge grants, expand public transit, and treat high-speed broadband as a necessary utility.

Protect Community Character

Preserve the natural environment and the quality of life that make Dover & Pawling special. Most importantly, growth should enhance our community, not erode it.

Supports preserving the natural environment and growth that does not erode Dover and Pawling's community character.

- Supports preserving the natural environment and growth that does not erode Dover and Pawling's community character.

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August Uribe

- Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.
- Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

- Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.

Dutchess County Legislator, District 24

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