Michelle Hinchey
2023 - Present
2027
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Michelle Hinchey (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 41. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Hinchey (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 41. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michelle Hinchey was born in Saugerties, New York. Hinchey earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 2009. Her career experience includes working as the executive director of corporate communications for the EPIX TV network and as a grassroots organizer with Environment NY. Hinchey has served on the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development board of directors.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hinchey was assigned to the following committees:
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Internet and Technology Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Finance Committee
2021-2022
Hinchey was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee
- Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Local Government Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 41
Incumbent Michelle Hinchey defeated Patrick Sheehan in the general election for New York State Senate District 41 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Hinchey (D / Working Families Party) | 58.6 | 102,154 |
 | Patrick Sheehan (R / Conservative Party) | 41.3 | 72,022 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 84 | ||
| Total votes: 174,260 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Patrick Sheehan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Patrick Sheehan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hinchey in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 41
Incumbent Michelle Hinchey defeated incumbent Susan Serino in the general election for New York State Senate District 41 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Hinchey (D / Working Families Party) | 52.7 | 74,373 |
 | Susan Serino (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 47.3 | 66,735 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 141,141 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Serino advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ronald Diz (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Serino advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 41.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 41.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 46
Michelle Hinchey defeated Richard Amedure, Robert Alft, Jr., and Gary Greenberg in the general election for New York State Senate District 46 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Hinchey (D / Working Families Party) | 50.5 | 78,102 |
| Richard Amedure (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 48.6 | 75,034 | ||
| Robert Alft, Jr. (G) | 0.8 | 1,280 | ||
 | Gary Greenberg (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 110 | ||
| Total votes: 154,526 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gary Greenberg (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Richard Amedure advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Richard Amedure advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Robert Alft, Jr. advanced from the Green primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Richard Amedure advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Amedure (Serve America Movement Party)
- Michelle Hinchey (Serve America Movement Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Michelle Hinchey advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Endorsements
To view Hinchey's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michelle Hinchey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Michelle Hinchey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michelle Hinchey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hinchey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm proud to be the daughter of the late Congressman Maurice Hinchey who showed me that with hard work and compassion, you can make a positive impact on your community.
I value being involved in issues important to our region. I served on the Board of Directors of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development which fosters the environmental and economic well-being of the Catskill region, and worked with Environment NY on a year-long grassroots campaign to ban fracking across NYS, leading to the State's Moratorium.
For the past few years, I've focused on bringing more effective, equitable representation to Upstate NY. I served as a top surrogate for now U.S. Congressman Antonio Delgado in the 2018 election. With women only holding 19 out of 63 NYS Senate seats, I am running to be a new voice in Albany and to fight for upstate New Yorkers to ensure they get their fair share.
- The communities of Senate District 46 are economically challenged with too few opportunities for people to access good paying, long-term, local jobs. We see the effects of this by how many young people are leaving the area for better opportunities elsewhere. The people of SD-46 need to know that their State Senator is doing everything they can to strengthen the economy and facilitate the investment in sustainable industries that will provide good jobs and benefits for decades to come, including expanding our apprenticeship programs, focusing on a Green jobs economy and supporting small businesses and our Main Streets so people can follow their passions and start their own businesses near where they want to live.
- Solidifying affordable access to healthcare and housing is also a top priority. Families are being priced out of their homes due to rising taxes and housing costs while others are one medical emergency away from bankruptcy. We need to look at these issues as basic human rights.
- We need to invest in our aging infrastructure with a focus on increasing access to broadband in our rural communities. Our region does not have a fair shot economically if we don't have reliable access to the internet. It's a significant challenge from a health and safety perspective; an economic development and tourism perspective; and an equal opportunity for education perspective.
Rebuilding our economy from the impacts of COVID-19.
Closing our current budget deficit.
Creating new economic opportunities for all New Yorkers.
Implementing aggressive and comprehensive Climate Change policy.
Fairly funding education.
Women's equality, especially equal pay for equal work.
Guaranteeing affordable and quality healthcare.
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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Noteworthy events
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Hinchey announced on November 11, 2021, that she tested positive for COVID-19. She said she was fully vaccinated at the time she contracted the virus.[2]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Senate District 41 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 41 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 18, 2020
- ↑ Daily Freeman, "State Sen. Michelle Hinchey tests positive for coronavirus," November 11, 2021
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| Preceded by Susan Serino (R) |
New York State Senate District 41 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by George Amedore (R) |
New York State Senate District 46 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Neil Breslin (D) |
