A region of historic towns, hardworking families, and deep community roots. Marti is running to restore safety, affordability, and opportunity to the places we call home.
A tapestry of
history and hard work.
The 46th New York State Senate District spans the heart of the Capital Region and the Mohawk Valley, bringing together a diverse tapestry of historic cities, growing suburbs, and rural communities. From the state capital of Albany to the manufacturing legacy of Amsterdam, this district is defined by its industrious spirit, close-knit neighborhoods, and rich history.
But for too long, state government has lost touch with the everyday realities of the people who live here. High taxes, rising energy bills, and public safety challenges have put unnecessary pressure on families and small businesses. Marti McHugh is running to bring practical, focused leadership back to the Capitol—representing every corner of this district with the seriousness and accountability it deserves.
Albany County
Albany, Guilderland, Colonie, Bethlehem, and surrounding towns.
Albany County combines our state’s political core with vibrant suburban communities and historic towns. As an Albany native raised in a family of eight, Marti knows these neighborhoods inside and out. She understands that the decisions made in the Capitol must reflect the real needs of the people living just blocks away.
Key Local Concerns
Public Safety
Albany County ranked fifth highest in New York for violent crime in 2023. Marti is committed to supporting law enforcement and restoring common-sense bail policies to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Small Business Pressure
Local shops and restaurants face rising costs, state mandates, and bureaucratic red tape. Marti will fight for tax relief and regulatory reform to help small businesses thrive.
Youth Retention
We must make Albany County an affordable, opportunity-rich place where our children can afford to stay, work, and raise families of their own.
Schenectady County
Schenectady, suburban towns, and historic communities.
Schenectady County has a proud legacy of innovation and industrial resilience. Today, its families are working hard to build a brighter future, but they need a state government that supports their efforts rather than adding to their burdens. Marti will advocate for policies that revitalize commercial corridors and lower the cost of living.
Key Local Concerns
Public Safety
Schenectady’s overall crime rate is more than double the national average. Restoring safety to our streets and supporting community policing is a top priority for Marti.
Affordability & Energy
Rising heating and utility bills are squeezing household budgets. Marti’s plan includes pausing state taxes and fees on utility bills to deliver immediate relief to Schenectady families.
Downtown Vitality
Supporting local development, revitalizing commercial corridors, and ensuring small businesses have the resources they need to create good-paying local jobs.
Montgomery County & Amsterdam
Amsterdam, historic canal towns, and rural communities.
Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam represent the rich heritage of the Mohawk Valley. With stable crime rates maintained through strong local leadership, the focus here is on economic growth, downtown vitality, and protecting upstate taxpayers from expensive state mandates.
Key Local Concerns
Downtown Vitality
Revitalizing Amsterdam’s downtown and supporting small businesses along the Mohawk River to attract new investment and tourism.
Energy Costs
Upstate families face high winter heating bills. We must protect taxpayers from expensive state mandates that drive up utility costs and hurt household budgets.
Small Business Pressure
Helping local manufacturers, family farms, and main street merchants manage rising costs and labor pressures by cutting state-imposed red tape.
Addressing the concerns of
every community.
Whether in our cities, suburbs, or rural towns, the challenges facing Capital Region families require practical, serious, and focused solutions. Here is how Marti’s platform addresses the core issues in every corner of the 46th District.
Public Safety
Reversing policies that weaken community safety, supporting local law enforcement, and addressing the opioid crisis with prevention and treatment.
Affordability
Lowering the pressure on household budgets through targeted tax freezes, exempting seniors from property taxes, and controlling state spending.
Energy Costs
Pausing state taxes, fees, and mandates that drive up utility and heating bills, and delivering a rebate check to every utility-paying resident.
Downtown Vitality
Revitalizing historic main streets, supporting commercial corridors, and attracting new investments and tourism to our local communities.
Small Business Pressure
Cutting red tape, easing state mandates, and lowering taxes to help local employers meet payroll and grow their businesses.
Youth Retention
Creating high-quality opportunities and affordable living conditions so the next generation can build their lives, careers, and families here.
A voice for every corner
of the 46th District.
Marti believes that effective leadership starts with listening. Whether you live in the City of Albany, the suburbs of Guilderland, or the historic streets of Amsterdam, your concerns deserve to be heard and acted upon in state government. Join our campaign to bring common sense back to Albany.