2013 is going to be a pivotal election year in Albany. This year 20
public offices representing the City of Albany are up for election. Below is a
comprehensive list of the positions and officials in the upcoming primary and
general elections. Also included is some information on voter registration and
election dates
2013 Albany City Public Offices
Adapted from http://blog.timesunion.com/localpolitics/14326/your-2013-albany-common-council-candidates/.
Last updated June 6, 2013
* indicates incumbent candidates
Mayor
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Party
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Endorsements
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Notes
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Kathy Sheehan
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Dem
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WFP, Ind
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Current city treasurer, endorsed by Albany County
Democratic Committee
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Corey Ellis
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Dem
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11th Ward Democratic leader, former 3rd Ward councilman
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Marlon Anderson
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Dem
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Jesse Calhoun
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Rep
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Joseph Sullivan
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Con
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Alexander Portelli
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NR
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Lib
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Treasuer
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Party
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Endorsements
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Notes
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Gary Domalewicz
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Dem
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Endorsed by the Albany County Democratic Committee
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Darius Shahinar
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Dem
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Ind, WFP
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Board of Education Member
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Party
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Endorsements
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Notes
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Sue Adler*
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elected 2010, term expires 12/31/13
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Edith Leet*
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elected 2011, term expires 12/31/13
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Ward
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Name
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Party
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Endorsements
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Notes
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1
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Dorcey Applyrs
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Dem
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WFP
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Endorsed by outgoing incumbent Dominick Calsolaro.
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1
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Andres Rivera
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Dem
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Endorsed by Ward Leader Regina Goodbee
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1
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Scott Mannarino
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Dem
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Con
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Ran in 2009, as well.
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2
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Lester Freeman*
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Dem
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Ind, Con
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Elected in 2009.
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2
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Vivian Kornegay
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Dem
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WFP
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3
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Ron Bailey*
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Dem
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Ind, Con
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Elected in 2009.
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3
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Lisa Feaster
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Dem
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Ran in 2009, as well.
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4
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Kelly Kimbrough
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Dem
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WFP
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Endorsed by outgoing incumbent Barbara Smith.
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4
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Clifton Dixon
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Dem
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Ind
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Currently 4th Ward Democratic leader, endorsed by the 4th
Ward Democratic Committee
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5
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Jackie Jenkins-Cox*
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Dem
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Elected in 2009.
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5
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Sam Coleman
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Dem
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6
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Richard Conti*
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Dem
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WFP
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First elected in 1997, currently serving as council
president pro tempore
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6
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Theresa Grafflin
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Dem
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Ind, Con
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Writes the Albany Citizen One/New York Citizen One blog.
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7
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Cathy Fahey*
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Dem
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WFP
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Elected in 2005, endorsed by the 7th Ward Democratic
Committee
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7
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Tim Carney
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Dem
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Ind, Con
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7
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Luke Slayton
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Rep
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8
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Jack Flynn
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Dem
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Con
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Deputy ward leader, endorsed by 8th Ward Democratic
Committee
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8
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Lenny Ricchiuti
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Dem
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Has filed paperwork w/ state BOE to form campaign
committee, ran for council president in 2010
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8
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James Miller
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Dem
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9
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James Sano*
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Dem
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Ind, WFP
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Appointed in March 2001 and elected later that year.
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9
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Robert Porter
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Rep
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Con
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10
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Leah Golby*
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Dem
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WFP
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Elected in 2009, endorsed by the 10th Ward Democratic
Committee
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10
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Owusu Anane
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Dem
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Has filed paperwork with the state Board of Elections to
form campaign committee
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10
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Howard Yaeger
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Dem
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Con
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11
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Anton Konev*
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Dem
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Ind (primary)
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Elected in 2009, endorsed by the 11th Ward Democratic
Committee
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11
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Judd Krasher
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Dem
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Ind (primary), WFP
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12
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Michael O'Brien*
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Dem
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Elected in 2001.
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13
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Daniel Herring*
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Dem
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Elected in a 1996 special election, currently serving as
majority leader.
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14
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Joseph Igoe*
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Dem
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Elected in 1997.
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15
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Frank Commisso Jr.*
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Dem
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Elected in 2009.
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Pres.
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Carolyn McLaughlin*
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Dem
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WFP, Ind
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Elected citywide in 2009 after 12 years representing the
2nd Ward.
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2013 Registration and Voting Information
Primary Election
Registration Deadline:
· By mail – voter registration applications must be postmarked no
later than Friday, August 16th, 2013 and received by the Albany
County Board of Elections no later than Wednesday, August 21st,
2013.
· In person – voter registration applications must be submitted in
person and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than
Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 4:30 pm.
Election Day and Polling Times:
· Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
· Polls open at 12:00 pm and close at 9:00 pm
General Election
Registration Deadline:
· By mail – registration applications must be postmarked no later
than Friday, October 11th, 2013 and received by the Albany County
Board of Elections no later than Wednesday, October 16th, 2013.
· In person – voter registration applications must be submitted in
person and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than
Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 4:30 pm.
Election Date and Polling Times:
· Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
· Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 9:00 pm
Annual Voter Registration
As mentioned in the “Upcoming Albany
Elections” update, 2013 is going to be a big year for voting and being
registered makes the difference between having your voice heard and being
voiceless.
For further information on voter
registration, please visit the Albany County Board of Elections’ website at http://access.albanycounty.com/voterinfo/
