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Patrick Sheehan is a local business owner, former prosecutor, and volunteer firefighter

2026 New York General Election

In response to a voter-guide question about making New York more livable, Sheehan wrote: “As a result of New York’s one-party rule by the Democrat supermajority since 2019, the economy, inflation, outmigration, and crime are all hot button topics in the 41-SD, and frankly, throughout the state. Instead of being the most progressive legislative body (as per Sen. Michael Gianaris, regarding the 2019 legislative session), I believe we should focus on becoming the most business- and consumer-friendly state in the nation.”

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In a candidate-authored response about affordability and quality of life, Sheehan wrote: “Business growth leads to wage growth, wage growth leads to increased tax revenue, which allows the state to invest in making New Yorkers’ lives better. To fix housing, we need to cut regulations and support affordable development.”

In a candidate-authored response about affordability and quality of life, Sheehan wrote: “To fix housing, we need to cut regulations and support affordable development. I also oppose burdensome short-term rental restrictions that many older New Yorkers depend on to offset the unbearable burden of their school and property taxes.”

In a candidate-authored response about affordability and quality of life, Sheehan wrote: “Albany’s reckless spending on unattainable climate goals and an illegal alien invasion is driving inflation — I’ll push for a tax cap to keep costs down.”

Believes New York should focus on becoming more business- and consumer-friendly.

Proposes cutting regulations and supporting affordable housing development.

Opposes short-term rental restrictions he describes as burdensome.

Plans to push for a tax cap to reduce costs.

- Believes New York should focus on becoming more business- and consumer-friendly.
- Proposes cutting regulations and supporting affordable housing development.
- Opposes short-term rental restrictions he describes as burdensome.
- Plans to push for a tax cap to reduce costs.

Economy

Sheehan directly opposed public ownership of the utility: “I do not favor a public takeover of Central Hudson,” Sheehan said. “I think Central Hudson’s an easy target. They’ve been low hanging fruit for the Democrats to attack since Maurice Hinchey was in office. So it’s a playbook that works. People are angry now because of the billing fiasco but creating a public utility will be more expensive for consumers.”

Republican candidate for State Senate Patrick Sheehan thinks environmental legislation is hampering growth and prosperity

Responding to a voter-guide question about the 2019 Climate Act, Sheehan wrote: “We need to pause the 2019 Climate Act because the state simply cannot meet its benchmarks with the current technology and infrastructure. If (New York) doesn't take a pause on these radical mandates, our Democratic supermajority is going to bankrupt every business and family in New York.”

In his candidate-authored answer on energy policy, Sheehan wrote: “Instead of pushing ahead recklessly, we need to prioritize a balanced energy transition. That means unshackling our natural resources and expanding the use of natural gas as a transitional fuel, as well as exploring cleaner nuclear technologies.”

Opposes public ownership of Central Hudson, saying it would cost consumers more.

Opposed public ownership of Central Hudson, saying it would cost consumers more.

Calls for pausing New York’s 2019 Climate Act, citing current technology and infrastructure limitations.

Advocates expanding natural gas as a transitional fuel and exploring cleaner nuclear technologies.

- Opposed public ownership of Central Hudson, saying it would cost consumers more.
- Calls for pausing New York’s 2019 Climate Act, citing current technology and infrastructure limitations.
- Advocates expanding natural gas as a transitional fuel and exploring cleaner nuclear technologies.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 9, 2026, Patrick Sheehan did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The article’s issues section states: “Sheehan said his main priorities are cutting taxes for the middle class and ‘reforming bail reform.’ Sheehan supports ‘Laken’s Law,’ which would require law enforcement to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon the arrest or conviction of people who are living in the country illegally.”

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In a candidate-authored voter-guide response on quality of life, Sheehan wrote: “Albany’s reckless spending on unattainable climate goals and an illegal alien invasion is driving inflation — I’ll push for a tax cap to keep costs down. Finally, we must reverse the 2019 bail and discovery reforms to restore public safety for all of our citizens.”

Supports Laken’s Law, which would require law enforcement to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after certain arrests or convictions.

Calls for reversing New York’s 2019 bail and discovery reforms.

- Supports Laken’s Law, which would require law enforcement to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after certain arrests or convictions.
- Calls for reversing New York’s 2019 bail and discovery reforms.

Public Safety

Education

Patrick Sheehan

- Calls for pausing New York’s 2019 Climate Act, citing current technology and infrastructure limitations.
- Advocates expanding natural gas as a transitional fuel and exploring cleaner nuclear technologies.

As of September 9, 2026, Patrick Sheehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Calls for reversing New York’s 2019 bail and discovery reforms.

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