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State Senator, 46th District
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Patricia A. FahyOfficial portrait — New York State Senate

Patricia A. Fahy

Candidate for State Senator, 46th District

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Senator

Pat Fahy has represented the 46th Senate District (most of Albany County, part of Schenectady County and all of Montgomery County) since 2025, after serving in the Assembly from 2013 to 2024. She chairs the Senate Disabilities Committee.

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Photo: Official portrait — New York State Senate

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored the nation's first gun industry liability law.In office

    About Senator Patricia A. Fahy (senator biography)

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “the nation’s first Gun Industry Liability Law to hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence crisis”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office

    The Senate passed S138, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, 35-27 on June 9, 2025; the roll call on the Senate's bill page lists this senator under "aye." The bill page shows it was later signed by the Governor.

    S138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll calls

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “Relates to the medical aid in dying act”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patricia A. Fahy on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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