Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) took the oath of office today to begin her fifth term in the New York State Assembly. The private ceremony was conducted by her husband, Hon. James E. Walsh, Esq., while her son Terry Hynes held the family Bible at the Saratoga Supreme Court in Ballston Spa. The 112th Assembly District spans three counties and includes the towns of Ballston, Broadalbin, Charlton, Clifton Park, Galway, Glenville, Halfmoon, Milton, Perth and Providence as well as the Villages of Ballston Spa and Broadalbin.

 Walsh was first elected in 2016 and was recently appointed Assembly Minority Leader Pro Tempore, making her the second highest-ranking member within the Minority Conference. Walsh will return to Albany on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to begin the new legislative session.

“I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of the communities I serve across the 112th Assembly District and for allowing me to continue standing up for them in Albany,” said Walsh. “It’s also an incredible honor to be appointed Assembly Minority Leader Pro Tempore, and I’m eager to get back to Albany and hit the ground running for the constituents of the 112th and all New Yorkers.”