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Schenectady County Legislature

Schenectady County Legislature

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Population
162,581
2024 president
Harris +10.7
Harris 54.7% · Trump 44.1%
Party in majority
Democrats (13.2–1.8 weighted votes)
County budget
$461 million
County Manager (Interim)
Robert C. Lawton
Seats contested
None
No seats on the 2026 ballot

Republicans aren't contesting any Democratic-held seats this year, so control can't change in 2026.

SeatCurrent memberWeighted vote2026 race
District 1 (1 of 3)Richard Ruzzo D1.055Seat not up for election
District 1 (2 of 3)Richard Patierne D1.055Seat not up for election
District 1 (3 of 3)Omar McGill D1.055Seat not up for election
District 2 (1 of 3)Gary Hughes D1.066Seat not up for election
District 2 (2 of 3)Raj Ishmael D1.066Seat not up for election
District 2 (3 of 3)Haileab Samuel D1.066Seat not up for election
District 3 (1 of 5)Cathy Gatta D0.999Seat not up for election
District 3 (2 of 5)Michael Aragosa D0.999Seat not up for election
District 3 (3 of 5)Thomas Constantine D0.999Seat not up for election
District 3 (4 of 5)Michelle Ostrelich D0.999Seat not up for election
District 3 (5 of 5)Peter Frisoni D0.999Seat not up for election
District 4 (1 of 4)Anthony Jasenski Sr. D0.911Seat not up for election
District 4 (2 of 4)Holly Vellano D0.911Seat not up for election
District 4 (3 of 4)Josh Cuomo R0.911Seat not up for election
District 4 (4 of 4)Eric Hess R0.911Seat not up for election