2026 New York General Election

A graduate of Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY class of 1990, Lew continued his education at Hudson Valley Community College, where he graduated with honors in 2013. He earned both an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science. In January of 2013 he became a New York State Licensed Funeral Director and has since dedicated his professional life to guiding families through some of their most difficult moments with dignity and personalized care.

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Beyond his role in funeral service, Lew is deeply committed to his community. He proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter and previously served as Chief of the Roosevelt Fire District in Hyde Park, New York. He is also a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District, where he values the opportunity to serve local families in yet another way.

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Lew Darrow earned associate's degrees in applied science and mortuary science from Hudson Valley Community College.

Beyond his role in funeral service, Lew is deeply committed to his community. He proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter and previously served as Chief of the Roosevelt Fire District in Hyde Park, New York. He is also a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District, where he values the opportunity to serve local families in yet another way. In 2025 Lew was elected to the Dutchess County Legislature, continuing his lifelong commitment to public service.

Lew has experience as a funeral director.

He is also a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District, where he values the opportunity to serve local families in yet another way. In 2025 Lew was elected to the Dutchess County Legislature, continuing his lifelong commitment to public service.

Lew has experience on the Dutchess County Legislature.

As of October 26, 2026, Lew Darrow did not have a website or any information online.

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If elected, his goals are to keep property taxes from growing by ensuring the county keeps sufficient reserves, maintains a strong bond rating, consolidates services and shrinks costs in the county budget. Additionally, he would support the continued investment of the Drug Task Force to continue decreasing opioid deaths in Dutchess County and support programs to aid the EMS crisis.

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Plans to restrain property tax growth by maintaining county reserves and bond ratings, consolidating services, and reducing county spending.

- Plans to restrain property tax growth by maintaining county reserves and bond ratings, consolidating services, and reducing county spending.

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Supports continued investment in the Drug Task Force to reduce opioid deaths and in programs addressing the emergency medical services crisis.

Supports investment in the Drug Task Force to reduce opioid deaths and in programs addressing emergency medical services issues.

- Supports investment in the Drug Task Force to reduce opioid deaths and in programs addressing emergency medical services issues.

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Lew Darrow

As of October 26, 2026, Lew Darrow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lew Darrow earned associate's degrees in applied science and mortuary science from Hudson Valley Community College in 2013, graduating with honors. He serves as a volunteer firefighter and previously served as chief of the Roosevelt Fire District in Hyde Park, New York.

Lew is a New York State licensed funeral director and a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District.

Lew serves in the Dutchess County Legislature for District 7, representing Hyde Park and the Town of Pleasant Valley. He was elected in 2025.

Lew Darrow has served as a committee member for the Paul Tegtmeier Memorial in Hyde Park and the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Lew Darrow works as a licensed funeral director and a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District. He has been a member of the Roosevelt Fire District and previously served as its chief.

Lew currently serves in the Dutchess County Legislature for District 7, representing Hyde Park and the Town of Pleasant Valley. He was elected in 2025. His campaign for the office was his first campaign for an elected office.

Lew Darrow is a New York State-licensed funeral director and a bus driver for the Hyde Park Central School District.

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Prunty’s master’s degree is in nonprofit management from Regis University in Denver, and her BA in political science is from Western New England University in Springfield, MA.

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Trish Prunty has a bachelor's degree in political science from Western New England University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University.

Trish Prunty
Chief Development Officer for Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
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As the Chief Development Officer, Trish Prunty provides the leadership and experience to successfully develop the fundraising for this important historic museum.

Trish Prunty is charged with increasing donations to build the structure for a lasting foundation that will help fund the Library and Museum for years to come. Prior to joining Roosevelt, Prunty worked for a small nonprofit, the Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest walking bridge over a body of water in the world. Before that, she was a VP at Planned Parenthood and also held positions as the Foundation Executive Director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation and the Director of Development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson, a nonprofit organization.

As of October 26, 2026, Trish Prunty’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Trish Prunty earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western New England University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University.

Trish Prunty works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson, served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, and held roles as executive director of the Dutchess Community College Foundation and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Western New England University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University.

Trish currently works as the chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, executive director of the Dutchess Community College Foundation, and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty works as the chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson; was a vice president at Planned Parenthood; and held roles as executive director of the Dutchess Community College Foundation and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish previously ran for County Legislator in District 7 in 2025 but did not win.

Trish works as chief development officer for a historic museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson; served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood; and held roles as executive director of the Dutchess Community College Foundation and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson, served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, was foundation executive director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation, and was director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson, as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, as foundation executive director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation, and as director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked at Walkway Over the Hudson and served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, foundation executive director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation, and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western New England University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University. She was appointed chair of the Pleasant Valley Planning Board in 2024.

Trish currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson and held vice president roles at Planned Parenthood, served as foundation executive director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation, and worked as director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

Trish Prunty is from Pleasant Valley. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western New England University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University. She was appointed chair of Pleasant Valley's Planning Board for 2024.

Trish Prunty currently works as chief development officer for the Roosevelt Institute at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. She previously worked for Walkway Over the Hudson, served as a vice president at Planned Parenthood, and held roles as foundation executive director at the Dutchess Community College Foundation and director of development at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.

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