Minita Sanghvi Secures Democratic Nomination for NY’s 44th Senate District
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Minita Sanghvi has secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 44th State Senate district, following endorsements from the Saratoga County Democratic Committee and Schenectady County Democratic Committee.
“We are proud to endorse Minita, a committed advocate and proven problem solver. Her roles as a dedicated parent, respected educator, and effective public servant showcase her commitment to delivering results that rise above partisan politics,” Saratoga County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Martha Devaney said this week, in a statement.
Last week, County Republicans announced their Party’s endorsement for re-election of incumbent Sen. James Tedisco for the seat.
Sanghvi is currently a member of the Saratoga Springs City Council and serves as city Finance Commissioner. Sanghvi was reelected city Finance Commissioner for a two-year term through 2025.
Among the seat’s responsibilities as defined by City Code, the Commissioner of Finance acts in place of the mayor in the mayor’s absence, and is the city tax collector, bursar of funds, keeper of city financial records, and its budget chairperson.
In the case of a seat a vacancy in this instance, the City Council would appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the conclusion of the term in December 2025. Note, were the vacancy to occur in 2024 (beyond the official year in which the vacancy occurs), a special election would have been held to fill the seat for the remainder of the unexpired term.
The 44th Senate District counts just over 227,000 active voters – which includes 75,856 registered Republicans, 71,376 registered Democrats, and 64,831 registered “blank” voters (registered to vote, but unaffiliated with any party), according to the state Board of Elections. Just over 177,000 of those voters are in Saratoga County, and just under 50,000 are in Schenectady County.
There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting. Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For specific information about registration deadlines, go to: https://elections.ny.gov/registration-and-voting-deadlines.