Candidate
Matthew Nelligan
Running for Mayor in Schenectady
Matt Nelligan is a Republican who ran for mayor of Schenectady in 2023. He previously served as the chair of Schenectady's Republican Party and as chief of staff to three Republican state senators.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 3, 2026Crime
Nelligan noted a significant increase in crime and murders, advocating for a change in the city's public safety approach.
source ↗Taxes
He highlighted the high taxes in Schenectady and suggested a need for fiscal reform.
source ↗Infrastructure
Nelligan pointed out the need to repair deteriorating roads and sidewalks.
source ↗Public Safety
He called for hiring more police and implementing speed cameras at school intersections to tackle speeding.
source ↗Fiscal Reform
Nelligan pledged to focus on quality of life and government competence, addressing crime and infrastructure issues.
source ↗Panhandling
He committed to addressing aggressive panhandling in the city.
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🗳️ When to vote
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
60 days awayEarly voting
Oct 24–Nov 1
in 50 days
Election day
Nov 3
in 60 days
Also running for Mayor
Sources
- Ex-mayoral candidate tapped as director of Schenectady County Republican Party
- 3-way race for mayor starts in Schenectady
- Election season starts early in Schenectady with GOP challenger emerging to three-term Democratic mayor | WAMC
- Schenectady GOP Committee Chairman Matt Nelligan announces candidacy for mayor
- Stream Election Watch: Matt Nelligan is Republican Candidate for Schenectady Mayor by Hudson Mohawk Magazine | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 12/22/2022). Verify details with your local election office.
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