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Patricia Fahy
Patricia Fahy (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 46. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Fahy (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is running for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 46. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Working Families Party primary on June 23, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled. The Working Families Party primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Fahy earned her B.S. in political science from Northern Illinois University and her M.P.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Fahy was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Cities 2 Committee
- Disabilities Committee, Chair
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee
2023-2024
Fahy was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Fahy was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee, Chair
- Codes Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Fahy was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Codes Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Children and Families |
| • Codes |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fahy served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Fahy served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York State Senate District 46
Incumbent Patricia Fahy (D / Working Families Party) and Martha McHugh (R / Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York State Senate District 46 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Patricia Fahy (D / Working Families Party) | |
 | Martha McHugh (R / Conservative Party) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 46 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Martha McHugh (R) advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 46 without appearing on the ballot.
Conservative Party primary
The Conservative Party primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Martha McHugh (Conservative Party) advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 46 without appearing on the ballot.
Working Families Party primary
The Working Families Party primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy (Working Families Party) advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 46 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 46
Patricia Fahy defeated Theodore Danz, Jr. in the general election for New York State Senate District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Fahy (D / Working Families Party) | 55.9 | 81,976 |
| Theodore Danz, Jr. (R / Conservative Party) | 44.0 | 64,599 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 155 | ||
| Total votes: 146,730 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Patricia Fahy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Theodore Danz, Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Theodore Danz, Jr. advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Patricia Fahy advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fahy in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 109
Incumbent Patricia Fahy defeated Alicia Purdy in the general election for New York State Assembly District 109 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Fahy (D) | 74.3 | 27,753 |
 | Alicia Purdy (R) | 25.6 | 9,545 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 37,343 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Alicia Purdy advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 109
Incumbent Patricia Fahy defeated Robert Porter in the general election for New York State Assembly District 109 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Fahy (D / Independence Party) | 70.4 | 48,395 |
 | Robert Porter (R / Conservative Party / L) | 29.5 | 20,282 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 96 | ||
| Total votes: 68,773 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Porter advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Robert Porter advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Robert Porter advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Fahy also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party and Independence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 109
Incumbent Patricia Fahy defeated Robert Porter and Joseph Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 109 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Fahy (D) | 71.2 | 39,563 |
| Robert Porter (R) | 23.6 | 13,106 | |
| Joseph Sullivan (Conservative Party) | 5.1 | 2,822 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 55,533 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Fahy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Porter advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Joseph Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 109.
2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Patricia Fahy defeated Jesse D. Calhoun in the New York State Assembly District 109 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 109 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patricia Fahy Incumbent |
69.90% | 42,880 | |
| Republican | Jesse D. Calhoun | 30.10% | 18,467 | |
| Total Votes | 61,347 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Patricia Fahy ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 109 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Patricia Fahy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Fahy also ran on the Working Families and Independence Party tickets. Jesse D. Calhoun ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 109 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 109 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jesse D. Calhoun (unopposed) | |
Calhoun also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Patricia Fahy was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jesse D. Calhoun was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fahy ran on the Working Families Party and Calhoun ran on the Conservative Party and SCC-Stop Common Core tickets. Fahy defeated Calhoun in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Fahy Incumbent |
66.5% | 27,509 | |
| Republican | Jesse D. Calhoun | 33.5% | 13,828 | |
| Total Votes | 41,337 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Fahy ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 109. Fahy defeated Margarita Perez, Frank J. Commisso, Jr., Christopher T. Higgins, Jim Coyneand William J. McCarthy, Jr. in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. Fahy also ran unopposed on the Working Families Party ticket and lost the Independence Party of New York State primary to Theodore J. Danz, Jr., who also ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
Fahy defeated Danz (R) and Joseph P. Sullivan (C) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Fahy |
64% | 37,966 | |
| Republican | Theodore J. Danz, Jr. | 32.6% | 19,319 | |
| Conservative | Joseph P. Sullivan | 3.4% | 2,043 | |
| Total Votes | 59,328 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Patricia Fahy |
37.8% | 5,335 |
| Frank Commisso, Jr. | 19% | 2,686 |
| Christopher Higgins | 16.8% | 2,372 |
| William McCarthy, Jr. | 13.7% | 1,929 |
| Jim Coyne | 9.2% | 1,300 |
| Margarita Perez | 3.4% | 486 |
| Total Votes | 14,108 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Theodore Danz, Jr. |
53.4% | 158 |
| Patricia Fahy | 46.6% | 138 |
| Total Votes | 296 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2024.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2021.
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- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2020.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2019.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2018.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
- Unshackle Upstate — Legislators are scored on their legislative/budget votes and sponsorships.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2017.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2016.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
- Unshackle Upstate — Legislators are scored on their legislative/budget votes and sponsorships.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2015.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
- Unshackle Upstate — Legislators are scored on their legislative/budget votes and sponsorships.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2014.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2013.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
Personal
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Fahy and her husband, Wayne, have two children.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Fahy,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Neil Breslin (D) |
New York State Senate District 46 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Robert Reilly (D) |
New York State Assembly District 109 2013-2025 |
Succeeded by Gabriella Romero (D) |
