# Patricia Fahy

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Patricia Fahy Fahy in 2025 Member of the New York State Senate from the 46th district Incumbent Assumed office January 1, 2025 Preceded by Neil Breslin Member of the New York State Assembly from the 109th district In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2024 Preceded by Jack McEneny Succeeded by Gabriella Romero Personal details Born Chicago, Illinois Party Democratic Spouse Wayne Bequette Children 2 Alma mater Northern Illinois University (BA), University of Illinois, Chicago (MPA) Profession Educator, politician Signature Website Official website

**Patricia Fahy** is an [American](/source/People_of_the_United_States) politician from the state of New York. A [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)), Fahy has represented District 46 in the New York State Senate since 2025. The district includes all of [Montgomery County](/source/Montgomery_County%2C_New_York), as well as portions of [Albany County](/source/Albany_County%2C_New_York) and [Schenectady County](/source/Schenectady_County%2C_New_York). Fahy previously represented the 109th District in the New York State Assembly for 12 years. Before serving in the New York State Legislature, Fahy was president of the Albany City Board of Education.

## Electoral history

### 2012 elections

On September 13, 2012, there was a Democratic primary in Assembly District 109[1] to replace the retiring incumbent [Jack McEneny](/source/Jack_McEneny), who had been an assemblyman for 20 years. Fahy received 5,335 votes (36.34%) in a crowded field that included Frank J. Commisso, Jr., Christopher T. Higgins, William J. McCarthy, Jr., Jim Coyne and Margarita Perez, as well as write-in candidates.[2] Ted J. Danz, Jr., however, beat Fahy in the Independence Party primary held the same date, 51 to 46%, with some write-ins.[2] Fahy had previously served as president of the City School District of Albany Board of Education.[3]

In the November 2012 general election, Fahy won with 37,967 votes, or almost 63%, on the Democratic and Working Family party lines, against Danz, who received about 32.5% on the Republican and Independence lines, and the [perennial candidate](/source/Perennial_candidate) and [Tea Party activist](/source/Tea_Party_movement) Joseph P. Sullivan on the Conservative line, who got about 3.5% of the vote.[4]

### 2024 election

After serving in the Assembly for 12 years,[5] Fahy succeeded retiring incumbent state senator [Neil Breslin](/source/Neil_Breslin) of [New York's 46th State Senate District](/source/New_York's_46th_State_Senate_district). She defeated[6] [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) Ted Danz in the [2024 election](/source/2024_New_York_State_Senate_election), 56% to 44%.[7]

Senate District 46 includes all of [Montgomery County](/source/Montgomery_County%2C_New_York), as well as portions of [Albany County](/source/Albany_County%2C_New_York) and [Schenectady County](/source/Schenectady_County%2C_New_York).[8]

## Legislative work

Fahy raised concerns about the impact of Governor [Andrew Cuomo](/source/Andrew_Cuomo)'s proposed 2014-2015 budget on P-12 education.[9]

In February 2017, Fahy, along with Albany Mayor [Kathy Sheehan](/source/Kathy_Sheehan) and Congressman [Paul Tonko](/source/Paul_Tonko), were criticized by Bishop [Edward Scharfenberger](/source/Edward_Scharfenberger) for being Catholic politicians who supported and attended a rally for [Planned Parenthood](/source/Planned_Parenthood). The rally, which drew hundreds of attendees in support of Planned Parenthood, emphasized the risk of losing services like pregnancy testing and cancer screening due to potential federal funding cuts.[10]

In 2019, Fahy penned an [op-ed] in the [Albany Times Union](/source/Albany_Times_Union) that called for the reimagining of [I-787](/source/I-787).[11] In 2022, she secured $5 million for a feasibility study to reimagine the highway, and in 2025, Governor [Kathy Hochul](/source/Kathy_Hochul) pledged $35 million to fully reimagine 787 alongside downtown Albany as part of the $400 million 'Championing Albany's Potential' initiative.[12]

In 2021, Fahy sponsored and passed New York State's first-ever gun industry liability law with State Senator [Zellnor Myrie](/source/Zellnor_Myrie).[13][14][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

In 2022, Fahy sponsored and passed the nation's first [right to repair](/source/Right_to_repair) law, the New York Digital Fair Repair Act, which requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to make diagnostic and repair information, parts, and tools available to independent repair shops and consumers on "fair and reasonable terms". Since then, multiple states have introduced and passed different versions of their own right-to-repair laws.[15][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

Fahy also sponsored legislation, passed and signed into law in 2022, that requires New York State to conserve 30% of its land and water by 2030 as part of the [30 by 30](/source/30_by_30) movement.[16][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

In 2024, as the Higher Education Chair in the Assembly, Fahy led the push to '#TurnOnTheTap' and expand New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which assists middle and low-income students with the cost of tuition at [SUNY](/source/SUNY) and [CUNY](/source/CUNY) schools. This resulted in the first expansion in New York's financial assistance program for students in more than 25 years and a doubling of award amounts.[17][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

At the beginning of 2025, Fahy continued her push to expand New York's [Earned Income Tax Credit](/source/Earned_Income_Tax_Credit).[18]

On March 27, 2025, Fahy introduced a bill that would issue new certificates of registration to ZEV-exclusive manufacturers not previously permitted to participate in direct manufacturer auto sales in New York State.[19][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

On July 15, 2025, Fahy introduced legislation that would ban [ICE](/source/United_States_Immigration_and_Customs_Enforcement) agents from wearing masks during civilian immigration actions conducted in New York State.[20][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-primary_1_1-0)** Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (September 13, 2012). ["Official Results from Past Elections"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140222065853/http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/). *Albany County Board of Elections*. Archived from [the original](http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-primary_2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-primary_2_2-1) Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (September 27, 2012). ["Official Primary Statistics"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140222070108/http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/_pdf/20121003-Primary2012.pdf) (PDF). *Albany County Board of Elections*. Archived from [the original](http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/_pdf/20121003-Primary2012.pdf) (PDF) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Patricia Fahy's Biography"](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/143189/patricia-fahy). *justfacts.votesmart.org*. Retrieved April 20, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-genearl_1_4-0)** Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (February 5, 2013). ["SUMMARY REPORT OFFICIAL"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140222065751/http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/_pdf/20130205-RE12_SUMMARY_RESULTS.pdf) (PDF). *Albany County Board of Elections*. Archived from [the original](http://access.albanycounty.com/boe/electionresults/_pdf/20130205-RE12_SUMMARY_RESULTS.pdf) (PDF) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Lombardo, David (January 9, 2025). ["Old faces in new places in the legislature -"](https://capitolpressroom.org/2025/01/09/old-faces-in-new-places-in-the-legislature/). *capitolpressroom.org*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Fahy, Romero win seats in Albany state legislative shakeup"](https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-11-06/fahy-romero-win-seats-in-albany-state-legislative-shakeup). *WAMC*. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Lucas, Dave (February 20, 2024). ["Capital Region Democrats line up behind New York state Assemblywoman Pat Fahy's state Senate bid"](https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-02-20/capital-region-democrats-line-up-behind-new-york-state-assemblywoman-pat-fahys-state-senate-bid). *WAMC Northeast Public Radio*. Retrieved October 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Our District - NY Senate District 46"](https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/patricia-fahy/district). *nysenate.gov*. Retrieved April 20, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Multiple sources: - Seiler, Casey (January 22, 2014). ["School advocates say Cuomo budget shortchanges kids; others hit $2B tax cut for wealthy: Tax cuts for wealthy attacked as more for needy schools sought"](http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/School-advocates-say-Cuomo-budget-shortchanges-5166905.php). *Times Union*. Retrieved February 13, 2014. - Roy, Yancey (January 23, 2014). ["Cuomo pitting pre-K against K-12 programs, some say"](http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/cuomo-pitting-pre-k-against-k-12-programs-some-say-1.6866891). *Newsday*. Retrieved February 13, 2014. - ["Notable Quotes of the Week"](http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Notable-quotes-of-the-week-5175048.php). *Times Union*. January 25, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014. - Lambdin, Bill (January 22, 2014). ["Cuomo budget draws complaints from progressive groups"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140222161534/http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3292948.shtml). *WNYT-TV news*. Archived from [the original](http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3292948.shtml) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014. - Pihlaja, Erin (January 23, 2014). ["Nothing Left To Squeeze Area legislators and advocates gather to tell Gov. Cuomo that his budget will devastate education in upstate New York, and that they won't take it quietlyb"](http://metroland.net/2014/01/23/nothing-left-to-squeeze/). *Metroland*. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Churchill, Chris (February 16, 2017). ["Churchill: Bishop scolds Catholic politicians who stood with Planned Parenthood"](http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-local/article/Churchill-Bishop-scolds-Catholic-politicians-who-10936380.php). *Albany Times-Union*. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Fahy, By Patricia (September 28, 2019). ["Demolish I-787 and the Capital Region will flourish"](https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Demolish-I-787-and-the-Capital-Region-will-14474506.php). *Times Union*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Governor Hochul and State Department of Transportation Announce Public Open House for Future of I-787 Corridor"](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-and-state-department-transportation-announce-public-open-house-future-i-787). *www.governor.ny.gov*. Albany, NY: Governor Hochul Pressroom. October 10, 2025. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["NY State Senate Bill 2021-S7196"](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S7196). *nysenate.gov*. Retrieved April 20, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["One Year Later, New York's Gun Industry Liability Law is Working"](https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/zellnor-myrie/one-year-later-new-yorks-gun-industry-liability-law). *www.nysenate.gov*. Albany, NY: Senator Zellnor Myrie. July 8, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Attorney General James Reminds Consumers It's Easier Than Ever to Get Electronics Repaired in New York"](https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2024/attorney-general-james-reminds-consumers-its-easier-ever-get-electronics#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPhones%20and%20computers%20are%20lifelines,Breslin%2C%20the%20bill's%20Senate%20sponsor.). *www.ag.ny.gov*. New York, NY: Attorney General Letitia James. January 29, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Conserve 30 Percent of Land and Water by 2030"](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-conserve-30-percent-land-and-water-2030). *www.governor.ny.gov*. Albany, NY: Governor Kathy Hochul. December 23, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Expansion of the Tuition Assistance Program"](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-celebrates-historic-expansion-tuition-assistance-program#:~:text=The%20Tuition%20Assistance%20Program%20(TAP)%20is%20a,NTI%20limit**%20Increases%20from%20$40%2C000%20to%20$60%2C000). *www.governor.ny.gov*. Albany, NY: Governor Hochul Pressroom. May 3, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Day, Felix (February 12, 2025). ["New York senator pushes for expanded tax credit amid rising inflation"](https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/new-york-senator-pushes-for-expanded-tax-credit-amid-rising-inflation). *WRGB CBS6*. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Fahy, Romero Introduce Legislation to Renew EV Direct Sales Location Certificates, Expand EV Ownership | NYSenate.gov"](https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/patricia-fahy/fahy-romero-introduce-legislation-renew-ev-direct-sales). *www.nysenate.gov*. Retrieved May 21, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Senator Fahy Introduces MELT Act to Prohibit Masking by ICE Agents"](https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/patricia-fahy/senator-fahy-introduces-melt-act-prohibit-masking-ice). *www.nysenate.gov*. Albany, NY: New York State Senator Patricia Fahy. July 15, 2025. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

## External links

- [Official biography at the New York State Senate website](https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/patricia-fahy/about)

- [Campaign website](https://www.patriciafahy.com/)

New York State Senate Preceded by Neil Breslin New York State Senate, 46th District January 1, 2025 – present Incumbent

New York State Assembly Preceded by Jack McEneny New York State Assembly, 109th District January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2024 Succeeded by Gabriella Romero

v t e Members of the New York State Senate 206th New York Legislature (2025–2026) President of the Senate Antonio Delgado (D) President pro tempore and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R) ▌Anthony Palumbo (R) ▌Mario Mattera (R) ▌Dean Murray (R) ▌Monica Martinez (D) ▌Steven Rhoads (R) ▌Siela Bynoe (D) ▌Jack Martins (R) ▌Alexis Weik (R) ▌Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R) ▌James Sanders Jr. (D) ▌Toby Ann Stavisky (D) ▌Michael Gianaris (D) ▌Jessica Ramos (D) ▌Leroy Comrie (D) ▌Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D) ▌John Liu (D) ▌Steve Chan (R) ▌Julia Salazar (D) ▌Roxanne Persaud (D) ▌Zellnor Myrie (D) ▌Kevin Parker (D) ▌Sam Sutton (D) ▌Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) ▌Andrew Lanza (R) ▌Jabari Brisport (D) ▌Andrew Gounardes (D) ▌Brian P. Kavanagh (D) ▌Liz Krueger (D) ▌José M. Serrano (D) ▌Cordell Cleare (D) ▌Robert Jackson (D) ▌Luis R. Sepúlveda (D) ▌Gustavo Rivera (D) ▌Nathalia Fernandez (D) ▌Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) ▌Jamaal Bailey (D) ▌Shelley Mayer (D) ▌Bill Weber (R) ▌Robert Rolison (R) ▌Peter Harckham (D) ▌Michelle Hinchey (D) ▌James Skoufis (D) ▌Jake Ashby (R) ▌Jim Tedisco (R) ▌Dan Stec (R) ▌Patricia Fahy (D) ▌Erik Bottcher (D) ▌Rachel May (D) ▌Mark Walczyk (R) ▌Chris Ryan (D) ▌Peter Oberacker (R) ▌Lea Webb (D) ▌Joseph Griffo (R) ▌Pam Helming (R) ▌Samra Brouk (D) ▌Jeremy Cooney (D) ▌George Borrello (R) ▌Tom O'Mara (R) ▌Kristen Gonzalez (D) ▌Patrick M. Gallivan (R) ▌Jeremy Zellner (D) ▌Rob Ortt (R) ▌April Baskin (D) ▌Democratic (41) ▌Republican (22) New York State Legislature New York State Assembly New York State Senate

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