Schenectady County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
16 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Schenectady 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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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Schenectady County is split across 5 New York Senate and Assembly districts.
Find your districts by addressNew York Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 44, 46
New York Senate District 44Sarah F. Rogerson (D) · James N. Tedisco (R)
Sarah F. Rogerson Democratic
- Campaigns on addressing the cost of living and protecting communities and healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Sarah F. Rogerson
Sarah Rogerson is the Democratic nominee for Senate District 44. They are the founding director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School and a former Niskayuna School Board member with 20 years of experience in immigration law, per CBS6 Albany.
James N. Tedisco Republican Incumbent
James Tedisco is the Republican incumbent for Senate District 44. They worked as a special education teacher, guidance counselor, coach and athletic director for approximately 10 years before entering office, per the New York State Senate. They served in the State Assembly from 1983 to 2016 and have served in the Senate since 2016, per the New York State Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Sarah F. Rogerson (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), James N. Tedisco (Republican; also on the Conservative and Vote Affordable lines) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 44; James N. Tedisco 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 Senate District 46Patricia A. Fahy (D) · Martha G. McHugh (R)
Patricia A. Fahy Democratic Incumbent
- Focuses on lowering the cost of living and addressing the housing crisis, and describes themself as an advocate for job creation, environmental conservation and quality education
Per the campaign site.
About Patricia A. Fahy
Patricia Fahy is the Democratic incumbent for Senate District 46. They worked as Executive Director of the Chicago Workforce Board and served in the Clinton Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor, per the New York State Senate. They were elected to the State Assembly in 2012 and to the State Senate in 2024, per the New York State Senate.
Martha G. McHugh Republican
- Campaigns on restoring public safety, lowering household costs including taxes and utility bills, and supporting families and businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Martha G. McHugh
Martha McHugh is the Republican nominee for Senate District 46. They were raised in Albany in a family of eight and have nearly two decades of experience in state government, including as Assistant Commissioner of Health under Governor George Pataki, per their campaign site. They have ten years of experience running a small business while raising two children in the Capital Region, per their campaign site.
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 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: 3 districtsDistricts 110, 111, 112
New York Assembly District 110Phillip G. Steck (D) · Frank A. Mauriello (R)
Phillip G. Steck Democratic Incumbent
- supports climate and green energy initiatives
- supports the New York Health Act
- supports economic development and infrastructure funding
Per the campaign site.
About Phillip G. Steck
Phillip G. Steck represents the 110th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He served in the county legislature from 2000 to 2012 before being elected to the Assembly in 2012, per the site.
Frank A. Mauriello Republican
- supports lowering energy costs
- opposes tax increases and government overspending
- supports law enforcement and community safety
Per the campaign site.
About Frank A. Mauriello
Mauriello serves as Republican Leader of the Albany County Legislature and previously served on the Colonie Town Board and as Deputy Town Supervisor, per the campaign site. He has also served on the Midway Fire District board, including as Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and recently retired after a career in the private sector, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Colonie Central High School, per the campaign site.
Phillip G. Steck (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Frank A. Mauriello (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 110; Phillip G. Steck 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.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 111Angelo L. Santabarbara (D) · Nicholas J. Sokaris (R)
Angelo L. Santabarbara Democratic Incumbent
- supports infrastructure investment in roads and bridges
- supports disability advocacy
- supports economic development and job creation
Per the campaign site.
About Angelo L. Santabarbara
Angelo L. Santabarbara represents the 111th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He is a first-generation American who served in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as a civil engineer before entering public service, per the site. He chairs the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology and the Assembly Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, per the site.
Nicholas J. Sokaris Republican
Nicholas J. Sokaris is the Republican and Conservative nominee for the 111th Assembly District, per The Daily Gazette. He is an Albany native and a 2016 graduate of Guilderland High School, per The Daily Gazette, and is a graduate of American University who previously worked for four years as a legislative analyst for the Assembly Republican minority conference, per The Daily Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Angelo L. Santabarbara (Democratic; also on the People First line), Nicholas J. Sokaris (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 111; Angelo L. Santabarbara 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.
Full race pageNew York Assembly District 112Mario L. Fantini (D) · Mary Beth Walsh (R)
Mario L. Fantini Democratic
- supports fighting utility rate increases
- supports a child tax credit and expanded affordable housing
- supports the New York Health Act
Per the campaign site.
About Mario L. Fantini
Mario L. Fantini is running for the 112th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He is an engineer who supports the U.S. Navy and serves as a Clifton Park Town Board member, per the site. He is the son of immigrants from Guyana and Italy, per the site.
Mary Beth Walsh Republican Incumbent
Mary Beth Walsh is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 112 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Mary Beth Walsh is a sitting member for the district, per the Assembly's member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mario L. Fantini (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Mary Beth Walsh (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 112; Mary Beth Walsh 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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