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Barrett and Michael run for New York State Assembly, District 106

Barrett and Michael run for New York State Assembly, District 106
Left, New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106) is campaigning for her sixth term on the New York State Assembly. Right, A resident of Clinton, Dean Michael is campaigning against New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106) in this year’s election. Photos submitted

Barrett tries for sixth win on state Assembly

NEW YORK STATE — With election season here, area residents will have their pick of two candidates vying for the 106th District of the New York State Assembly: incumbent Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106), who is campaigning for her sixth term in office and her opponent, Republican Dean Michael.

According to the Dutchess County Board of Elections, District 106 includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties. In Dutchess County, the towns of Milan, Pine Plains, North East, Stanford, Amenia, Clinton, Pleasant Valley, Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie are in District 106, while in Columbia County, the towns of Germantown, Clermont, Livingston, Gallatin, Ancram, Taghkanic, Copake, Claverack, Greenport and Ghent as well as the city of Hudson are included.

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Dean Michael campaigns for New York State Assembly, District 106

NEW YORK STATE — Challenging longtime New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106) in the this year’s election, Republican Dean Michael said he is prepared to address the challenges he feels have affected every aspect of residents’ daily lives, from making the state more affordable and competitive to lowering taxes and stimulating businesses. 

A resident of the nearby town of Clinton, Michael grew up in Dutchess County, where he graduated from Dutchess Community College before continuing his academic career at Marist College and Empire State College. For more than 20 years, he built his career and then become a business owner, operating Action Capital Insurance Agency in Pleasant Valley. On the local level, he has served on the Clinton Town Board for the last 13 years as councilman and was then appointed deputy supervisor for the last four years. 

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