Candidate for New York State Supreme Court Judge Dana Salazar speaks to her experience which she says makes her a better candidate

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Samantha Simmons

Published August 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM EDT

Troy's new Corporation Counsel Dana Salazar and City Comptroller Dylan Spring — Dana Salazar previously served as Troy's Corporation Counsel. She's pictured here with former City Comptroller Dylan Spring.

A race is underway for an open state Supreme Court Judge seat in upstate New York.

Albany-area attorney Dana Salazar is running to replace John Egan, Associate Justice for the Third Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, who is retiring.

The Supreme Court's Third Judicial District includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties.

Salazar, a Republican, is running against Albany County Judge William Little, a Democrat who currently serves in an acting position for the Third Judicial District, for the position.

Speaking with WAMC's Samantha Simmons about her campaign, Salazar says experience in dealing with civil cases makes her the better candidate in the race.

Salazar is running against Democrat William Little. An interview with Little will air tomorrow on Midday Magazine.