Candidate
Juan J. Figueroa Jr.
Running for County Sheriff in Ulster County
Juan J. Figueroa Jr. is the incumbent Ulster County Sheriff, seeking re-election for a third term. He has served as Sheriff since 2018 after a 25-year tenure with the New York State Police and 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 2, 2026Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Launched the ORACLE program to provide community education and support for addicts, focusing on treatment over incarceration.
source ↗Protecting the Rights of Immigrants
Supported the Green Light Bill to allow driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants and changed policy to not cooperate with ICE.
source ↗Improving Community/Police Relationships
Implemented 'Officer-Citizen Interaction Training' in response to national calls for racial justice.
source ↗Increasing Department Diversity
Achieved diversity in the Sheriff's Office through recruitment of women and people of color, becoming representative of the community.
source ↗Preventing Youth Violence
Plans to create the AVERT program to address youth gun violence using community support and education.
source ↗Caring for Our Officers
Initiated programs to support officer mental health and resilience, ensuring they are fit to serve the community.
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🗳️ When to vote
Election day
Nov 3
in 60 days
Sources
- Juan for Ulster 2026
- CE Metzger Proposes Law to Establish ID Standards for Law Enforcement - Ulster County
- Juan Figueroa for Ulster County Sheriff — Ulster Votes — Our Democracy Depends On It
- Ulster – New York State Sheriffs' Institute
- Ulster Sheriff Figueroa Begins Re-Election Campaign | iHeartMedia Hudson Valley
- Figueroa Makes History as NY Sheriffs' Association President | iHeartMedia Hudson Valley
- Sheriff says he’s “not done yet” and will seek third term | Articles | Mid Hudson News | Gan Jing World - Technology for Humanity | Video & Movie Streaming
- state – Ulster People for Justice & Democracy
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 05/25/2021). Verify details with your local election office.
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