Patricia A. Fahy
Candidate for State Senator, 46th District
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.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored the nation's first gun industry liability law.In office
ReportAbout 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”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored the nation's first right-to-repair law.In office
ReportAbout Senator Patricia A. Fahy (senator biography)Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“the nation’s first Right to Repair legislation”
Environment & parks
Sponsored law setting a 30% land conservation goal by 2030.In office
ReportAbout Senator Patricia A. Fahy (senator biography)Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“establishing a 30x30 conservation goal to protect 30% of the state’s land and water by 2030”
Voted for the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
S1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, passed the Senate 33-25 on May 28, 2025; the roll call lists this senator under "aye."
ReportS1464A (2025-26), Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"”
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.
ReportS138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Relates to the medical aid in dying act”
Government & transparency
Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
S10637A, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that changes provisions on the Independent Redistricting Commission, passed the Senate 38-22 on June 3, 2026; the roll call lists this senator under "aye." A constitutional amendment also needs voter approval.
ReportS10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll callGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission”
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.
All sources (19)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Albany 1-1 - 2-1, 3-2 - 3-4, 4-2 - 4-5, 5-1 - 7-1, 7-3, 15-5
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Albany 2-2 - 2-5, 3-1, 4-1, 4-6, 7-2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Berne 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Bethlehem 1, 3, 4
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Bethlehem 2, 5 - 27
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Coeymans 1 - 5
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Guilderland 1, 2, 10 - 19, 21 - 24
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Guilderland 3 - 9, 20, 25
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Knox 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: New Scotland 1 - 7
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Rensselaerville 1 - 3
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Westerlo 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballot (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Schenectady County Board of Elections · schenectadycountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Ballot Information (Sample Ballots for General Election - November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · montgomerycountyny.gov
- About Senator Patricia A. Fahy (senator biography)
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll calls
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll call
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S1464A (2025-26), Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act: bill page and roll calls
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
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