New York's 46th State Senate district is one of 63 districts in the New York State Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Patricia Fahy since 2025.
District 46 is the newest district in the legislature, having been drawn from pieces of existing Senate districts in 2012, increasing the size of the body from 62 seats to 63.
Geography District 46 is located in the western Capital District, including all of Montgomery County and parts of Albany and Schenectady. It is dominated by the state capital, Albany.
The district overlaps with New York's 19th and 20th congressional districts, and with the 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 109th, 111th, and 112th districts of the New York State Assembly.
Recent election results 2026
2024
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2020
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2012
Federal results in District 46 Year Office Results 2020 President Biden 51.1 – 46.6% 2016 President Trump 49.4 – 45.2% 2012 President Obama 53.6 – 44.3% Senate Gillibrand 67.8 – 30.5%
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