MARTHA McHUGH

Albany native

Raised here, educated here, and shaped by a hardworking family of eight.

20 years in government

A record built on difficult decisions, public service, and results under pressure.

10 years in business

Real experience with payroll, rising costs, and family responsibilities.

What People Ask

The campaign, explained without theater.

Editorial layout, direct answers, and enough detail to make the campaign feel legible without sounding overproduced.

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01Campaign mission

Why is Marti McHugh running for State Senate?

Marti is running because families across Albany, Montgomery, and Schenectady Counties deserve stronger leadership, clearer priorities, and a government focused on safety, affordability, and opportunity.

02Positioning

What makes her different from a career politician?

Marti positions herself as a public servant first. She brings nearly two decades of state government experience, ten years as a small business owner, and the perspective of a mother raising a family while balancing real-world costs.

03Top priorities

What issues are at the center of this campaign?

The campaign is focused on public safety, affordability, opportunity, and accountability. That includes lowering pressure on families, restoring confidence in government, and making New York a place where people can still build a future.

04Affordability

What does Marti say about taxes and utility bills?

She supports pausing state taxes, fees, and mandates that have driven up utility bills, delivering rebate relief to residents who pay utility bills, and pursuing targeted tax relief to help families keep more of what they earn.

05Public safety

What is her approach to public safety?

Marti supports policies that protect the public while ensuring fairness. Her message emphasizes safer neighborhoods, support for law enforcement, and practical reforms that address violent crime and the opioid crisis.

06Record

Does she have government experience?

Yes. Marti served New Yorkers for nearly two decades in state government, including as Assistant Commissioner of Health under Governor George Pataki and as a senior leader at the Wadsworth Center.

07Business perspective

Does she understand the small business side of the economy?

Yes. She owned and operated a small business for ten years while raising her two children, which informs her views on payroll pressure, rising costs, and the realities local employers face.

08Get involved

How can I support the campaign?

You can donate, attend an event, sign up for updates, and share the campaign with neighbors and friends across the district. The campaign is built around direct voter contact and local momentum.

09District

What district is Marti running to represent?

Marti is running for New York's 46th State Senate District, covering communities across Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties, including Albany, Guilderland, Colonie, Bethlehem, Schenectady, and the Amsterdam area.

10Voting

How do I register to vote or find my polling place?

The campaign's Voter Resources page links directly to New York's official registration, absentee ballot, and polling-place lookup tools, along with contact information for the Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery County Boards of Elections.

Still Deciding?

The campaign promise is simple: results ahead of rhetoric.

This campaign is not about political theater. It is about restoring confidence in Albany, lowering the pressure on working families, and proving New York can still lead with competence and purpose.

Focused on safety, affordability, opportunity, and accountability
Built on Albany roots and public service, not political theater
Grounded in the realities families and small businesses actually face

Ready To Get Involved

It is time to lead again with seriousness, discipline, and a clear sense of who government should serve.