The Ballot Brief
Schenectady County, New York

New York Senate District 46

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patricia A. Fahy and Martha G. McHugh. Candidate information follows official Schenectady County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Patricia A. Fahy (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Martha G. McHugh (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 46; Patricia A. Fahy is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Patricia A. Fahy

Democratic · Incumbent

Patricia A. Fahy is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Patricia A. Fahy is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Martha G. McHugh

Republican

Martha G. McHugh is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Schenectady County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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