Franklin County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
9 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 3 Franklin County races, led by the New York Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial District contest.
Judges
New York Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial DistrictBradley M. Wanner (D) · Christine M. Clark (D) · Tom Buchanan (R) · John T. Ellis (R) · Kate Hogan (R) · Keith S. Massey Jr (R)
Bradley M. Wanner (Democratic), Christine M. Clark (Democratic), Tom Buchanan (Republican, Conservative), John T. Ellis (Republican, Conservative), Kate Hogan (Republican, Conservative) and Keith S. Massey Jr (Republican, Conservative) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for New York Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial District.
Bradley M. Wanner Democratic
Bradley M. Wanner is a partner at Harris Beach Murtha PLLC on the firm's Municipalities and Local Agencies team, per the firm's website. He previously worked in a municipal Special Litigation Unit defending the city in tort lawsuits, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Christine M. Clark Democratic Incumbent
- Expanding access to justice for New Yorkers, including through the Attorney Emeritus Program
- Applying the law fairly, consistently and thoughtfully in every case
Per the campaign site.
About Christine M. Clark
Christine M. Clark is a sitting New York Supreme Court Justice, elected in 2013 and designated to the Appellate Division, Third Department, since 2014, per her campaign site. She previously served as a Schenectady County Family Court and City Court judge and as a Schenectady County prosecutor, including as bureau chief of the Special Victims Unit.
Tom Buchanan Republican, Conservative
- Maintaining a courtroom environment focused on professionalism, civility and respect for all participants
- Keeping the court efficient, civil and accessible to all members of the community
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Buchanan
Tom Buchanan is a sitting New York Supreme Court Justice in the 4th Judicial District, serving since his election in 2012, per his campaign site. He describes his approach around experience, fairness and service, maintaining a courtroom environment focused on professionalism and civility.
John T. Ellis Republican, Conservative
- Issuing decisions that are balanced, fair and compassionate while adhering to statutes and case law
- Resolving cases promptly, citing that justice delayed is justice denied
Per the campaign site.
About John T. Ellis
John T. Ellis is a sitting New York Supreme Court Justice in the 4th Judicial District, serving since his 2012 election, per his campaign site. He previously served as a Family Court Support Magistrate and an assistant district attorney in Franklin County.
Kate Hogan Republican, Conservative
- Delivering equal justice under the law and a just, fair and timely resolution of matters before the court
Per the campaign site.
About Kate Hogan
Kate Hogan is a New York State Court of Claims judge, appointed by Governor Cuomo after nearly 16 years as Warren County District Attorney, per the Post-Star; she is not currently a Supreme Court Justice. She is running for New York Supreme Court, 4th Judicial District, in the November 2026 election, per her campaign site.
Keith S. Massey Jr Republican, Conservative
Keith S. Massey Jr is an Ogdensburg City Court Judge, appointed in December 2020, per WWNY-TV; he is not currently a Supreme Court Justice. He previously served as Chief Assistant District Attorney for St. Lawrence County and as a Deputy Attorney General in New Jersey. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Voters choose 4 justices. Supreme Court justices are elected by judicial district; the 4th Judicial District covers Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties, so this race is on every ballot there. Names and party lines follow the State Board of Elections certification for the November 3, 2026 ballot; a name listed on more than one party line is one candidate.
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Find your districts by addressNew York Senate District 45Melissa T. Seale (D) · Daniel G. Stec (R)
Melissa T. Seale Democratic
Melissa Seale is the Democratic nominee for Senate District 45. They are a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of the pediatric mental health clinic Well Child Psychiatric in Glens Falls, per Nurse.org. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Daniel G. Stec Republican Incumbent
Daniel Stec is the Republican incumbent for Senate District 45. They served five terms as Town Supervisor of Queensbury and two terms as Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, and also served four terms in the State Assembly, per the New York State Senate. They were elected to the State Senate in 2020 and are a Navy veteran who completed eight years of service in the Navy's nuclear power program, per the New York State Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Melissa T. Seale (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Daniel G. Stec (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 45; Daniel G. Stec is the sitting member, per the State Senate's member directory. 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.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 115Michael Cashman (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Cashman Democratic Incumbent
- supports expanding childcare access and addressing utility rate increases
- supports housing affordability and small businesses
- supports police and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Cashman
Michael Cashman represents the 115th Assembly District, per his campaign site and the New York State Assembly. He was the Town of Plattsburgh's youngest elected supervisor and founded the Adirondack Young Professionals group, per his site. He was first elected to the Assembly in a special election in November 2025, per the Assembly.
Michael Cashman (Democratic; also on the Working Families line) is on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 115; Michael Cashman is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. 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.
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