Albany County Commissioner

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 PM ET

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Candidates

Chris Cleven

Republican
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Terri Jones

Republican
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Merav Ben David

Democrat
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Pete Gosar

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Albany County Commissioner in 2026?
Chris Cleven (Republican), Terri Jones (Republican), Merav Ben David (Democrat) and Pete Gosar (Democrat).
What does this office do?
Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Albany County Commissioner 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.

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