Town of Adams Highway Superintendent (Jefferson County)

What this office does

Runs the town highway department. Responsible for maintaining and repairing town roads and bridges and clearing brush and snow, and hires and directs highway workers within the budget the town board approves.

Candidates

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Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Jefferson County ballots

• Town of Adams Supervisor
• Town of Adams Clerk
• Town of Adams Council Member (To Fill a Vacancy)
• Village of Adams Trustee (To Fill a Vacancy)
• Town of Alexandria Supervisor
• Village of Alexandria Bay Trustee
• Town of Antwerp Supervisor
• Town of Antwerp Council Member
• Town of Antwerp Clerk
• Town of Antwerp Tax Collector
• Town of Antwerp Highway Superintendent
• Village of Antwerp Trustee
• Town of Brownville Supervisor
• Town of Brownville Clerk/Tax Collector
• Town of Brownville Highway Superintendent
• Village of Dexter Trustee

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Quick answers

Who is running for Town of Adams Highway Superintendent (Jefferson County) in 2026?

Richard F. Walden (Republican).

What does this office do?

Runs the town highway department. Responsible for maintaining and repairing town roads and bridges and clearing brush and snow, and hires and directs highway workers within the budget the town board approves.

Who should I vote for in the Town of Adams Highway Superintendent (Jefferson County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.