MARTHA McHUGH
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15 questions on record

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.

11Giving

Is it safe to donate online, and where does the money go?

Yes. Donations are processed through WinRed over a 256-bit SSL encrypted connection and must come from personal funds, not corporate accounts. Contributions are reported under New York campaign finance law and go toward direct voter contact: canvassing, events, and campaign communications.

12Field

What does volunteering for the campaign actually involve?

Volunteers knock doors on weekends, make calls on weeknights, host local meetups, or help staff events. No experience is required, every shift starts with a short training, and the campaign responds to new volunteers within 48 hours.

13Healthcare

What is Marti's plan for healthcare costs?

Marti wants to cut red tape, increase competition among insurers, improve cost transparency, ease enrollment in private insurance, and expand the use of health savings accounts so families see real relief from New York's high healthcare spending.

14Energy

Where does Marti stand on energy costs and climate policy?

She supports keeping energy choice for New Yorkers, encouraging diverse energy production, and making sure climate policy does not saddle families with unsustainable utility costs.

15Stay connected

How can I stay updated between now and Election Day?

Sign up for campaign text alerts, follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, or check the Blog and Updates pages for the latest from the trail.