Patrick Sheehan
Candidate for State Senator, 41st District
Background
- Occupation
- Real estate agent
Patrick Sheehan, a Town of Ulster resident and Sotheby's International real estate agent, is the Republican and Conservative candidate for the 41st Senate District. He lost a 2022 Assembly race to Sarahana Shrestha and ran against Senator Hinchey in 2024.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supported police cooperation with federal immigration agencies.
During his 2024 campaign he said he would support legislation to help deport non-citizens who commit crimes.
ReportPatrick Sheehan, Defeated in 2022 Election for State Assembly, Now Seeks to Topple Hinchey for State SenateNews coverage · The Daily Catch · Sep 16, 2024 · thedailycatch.org
“he plans to support legislation that facilitates deportation of non-citizens who have committed crimes”
Education
Opposed transgender girls playing on girls' school teams.
ReportPatrick Sheehan, Defeated in 2022 Election for State Assembly, Now Seeks to Topple Hinchey for State SenateNews coverage · The Daily Catch · Sep 16, 2024 · thedailycatch.org
“Sheehan argues that transgender students should not be able to play on gender-affirming sports teams that don’t align with their assigned sex at birth”
Housing
Supported banning corporate-owned short-term rentals.
In 2024 he opposed regulating homeowner-operated short-term rentals but supported banning corporate-owned ones.
ReportPatrick Sheehan, Defeated in 2022 Election for State Assembly, Now Seeks to Topple Hinchey for State SenateNews coverage · The Daily Catch · Sep 16, 2024 · thedailycatch.org
“The Town of Ulster resident does, however, support banning corporate-owned STRs.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposed putting Central Hudson under state-run receivership.
During his 2024 campaign he opposed the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act and proposed receivership for Central Hudson instead.
ReportPatrick Sheehan, Defeated in 2022 Election for State Assembly, Now Seeks to Topple Hinchey for State SenateNews coverage · The Daily Catch · Sep 16, 2024 · thedailycatch.org
“Sheehan advised that Central Hudson be placed under receivership”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patrick Sheehan on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Ulster County General Election Ballot Contests, 2026 (certified September 10, 2026)
Election filing · Ulster County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · elections.ulstercountyny.gov
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Ulster County Board of Elections · elections.ulstercountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: GE26 sample ballots
Election filing · Columbia County Board of Elections · elections.columbiacountyny.com
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Greene County Board of Elections · greenecountyny.gov
- Patrick Sheehan (candidate page)
Campaign website · Ulster County Republican Committee · ulster.gop
- Patrick Sheehan, Defeated in 2022 Election for State Assembly, Now Seeks to Topple Hinchey for State Senate
News coverage · The Daily Catch · Sep 16, 2024 · thedailycatch.org
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