Didi Barrett is a Democratic Assemblymember representing District 106 in the New York State Assembly, covering parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties in the Hudson Valley. Born on September 17, 1950, she has been a longtime resident of the Hudson Valley for nearly 30 years and was first elected in a special election in spring 2012, followed by re-elections in 2012, 2014, 2016, and subsequent terms. Prior to politics, she worked as a community activist, writer, and leader of not-for-profit organizations. Her legislative focus includes improving quality of life for families and businesses, advocating for patients with Lyme and tick-borne diseases, protecting watersheds and farmland, supporting veterans and agriculture, and championing women's issues. Notable achievements include chairing the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology , serving as First Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, and helping launch initiatives like the Dutchess Girls Collaborative and the North East Dutchess Fund.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records.

Political Experience: Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2012 via special election for District 106 . Current committee roles include chairing Libraries and Education Technology; serving on Agriculture, Mental Health, Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development, and Environmental Conservation. Previously chaired Veterans' Affairs and the Legislative Women’s Caucus. Affiliations include former board roles with Sprout Creek Farm, Girls Incorporated of NYC, New York Women’s Foundation, Planned Parenthood of NYC, NARAL Pro-Choice New York, and the American Folk Art Museum.