Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondents collectively profile candidates in the Capital Region running for election in November 2023. Each candidate gets a 10 minute profile. Our producers reach out to all candidates running for the same seat, although not all responded to our request for a candidate profile.
Troy Mayor
Nina Nichols
Nina Nichols is the Democrat/ Working Families Party candidate for Mayor in the City of Troy. She is a Rensselaer County Legislator and former Troy City Council member. She discusses solid waste, lead pipes, and public safety issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Carmella Montello
Carmella Mantello is the Republican/ Conservative candidate for the Mayor of Troy. She has been City Council President for the last eight years and previously served as Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Greenway and NYS Canal Corporation. She discusses fiscal issues, lead pipes, police, and solid waste with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Troy City Council President
Brad Lewis
Republican candidate Brad Lewis is running for Troy City Council President against Democrat Sue Steele. Sue currently represents District Three in Troy City Council and Brad is a local entrepreneur. Elizabeth (EP) Press sat down with Brad Lewis in our studio for this interview.
Sue Steele
Democrat candidate Sue Steele is running for Troy City Council President against Republican candidate Brad Lewis. Sue currently represents District Three in Troy City Council and Brad is a local entrepreneur. Elizabeth (EP) Press sat down with Sue Steele in our studio for this interview.
Troy City Council District 1
Peggy Kownack
The Troy City Council District 1 race is between Bill Keal (R, C) and Peggy Kownack (D). Bill Keal has declined an interview with us until after he is QUOTE “in the position for a few years.” Today we air the interview Elizabeth (EP) Press did with the Democratic candidate for Troy City Council District 1, Peggy Kownack.
Troy City Council District 2
Ryan Bronsan
In Troy City Council District 2, the candidates are Democrat Shikole Struber, an information security officer, and Republican Ryan Bronsan, a union electrician. Last year Ryan ran against City Council person Steven Figueroa in a special election to fill Kim Ashe-McPherson’s seat when she officially resigned after taking a plea deal in connection with her casting absentee ballots in two other people’s names in elections held in 2021. In this segment, Elizabeth (EP) Press interviews Ryan Brosnan.
Shikole Struber
In Troy City Council District 2, the candidates are Democrat Shikole Struber, an information security officer, and Republican Ryan Bronsan, a union electrician. In this segment, Elizabeth (EP) Press interviews Shikole Struber.
Troy City Council District 3
Katie Spain McLaren
Katie Spain McLaren who is the Democrat running to represent District 3 in the Troy City Council.
Troy City Council District 4
Aaron Vera
Democrat Aaron Vera, a civil engineer, is running against Republican Darcie Cunningham Casey for the seat in Troy City Council District 4. Today Elizabeth (EP) Press talks to Aaron Vera about his experience and vision.
Darcie Cunningham Casey
Republican Darcie Cunningham Casey is running against Democrat Aaron Vera for Troy City Council District 4. Today Elizabeth (EP) Press talks to Darcie Cunningham Casey, the acting commissioner for the Rensselaer County Department for the Aging.
Troy City Council District 5
Irene Sorriento
Republican Irene Sorriento, who currently sits on Troy City Council for District 6, is running for a seat in the newly re-drawn District 5. Today Elizabeth (EP) Press talks to Irene Sorriento about the needs and wants of her constituents.
Tiffani Silverman
Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks to Tiffani Silverman about the importance of voting and why she is running on the Democrat and Working Families lines for the District 5 seat of the Troy City Council.
Troy City Council District 6
Carol Harvin
Democrat Carol Harvin is running against Republican Tom Casey in District 6. Today we hear the interview Elizabeth (EP) Press did with Carol Harvin.
Tom Casey
Democrat Carol Harvin is running against Republican Tom Casey in District 6. Today we hear the interview Elizabeth (EP) Press did with Tom Casey.
Schenectady Mayor
Matt Nelligan
Matt Nelligan is the Republican and Save Schenectady candidate for Mayor of Schenectady. He is running on a platform on fiscal reform, hiring more police officers, repairing sidewalks, and responding to aggressive panhandling. He talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
