2026 New York General Election

Deirdre Houston

More about Deirdre A. Houston

Experience

Legislator - District 25

Dutchess County · Now

Owner/Designer

Millbrook Floral Design

Business Owner

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Deirdre A. Houston

Deirdre Houston is listed as the owner and designer of Millbrook Floral Design.

Town Council Members
Joseph Rochfort
Deputy Town Supervisor

(Elected through 12/31/2027)

Susan Mancuso

(Elected through 12/31/2029)

Maxine Verne

(Elected through 12/31/2029)

Deirdre Houston

(Appointed through 12/31/2026)

The Town Board is the governing and legislative body for The Town of Washington.

Town Board

Democrat Eric Alexander won a slim upset victory against incumbent Republican Deirdre Houston in the race for the district 25 county legislature seat. Houston served in the legislature for eight years and was re-elected four times in a row. Alexander is a newcomer to county politics. Alexander leads with 1,746 votes — about 50.6% — to Houston's 1,705 votes — 49.4%. Alexander will serve a two-year term representing the towns of Amenia, Washington and southeast Pleasant Valley.

Local libraries win big at polls across Northeast Dutchess

Deirdre currently serves as an appointed Town Council member in the Town of Washington through December 31, 2026. She previously served in the Dutchess County Legislature representing District 25 for eight years and was re-elected four times in a row.

Town Board - Town of Washington, NY

Local libraries win big at polls across northeast Dutchess

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