Hugh T. Farley (born November 26, 1932)[1] is an American attorney, professor and Republican politician from Schenectady County, New York.
Farley holds a Juris Doctor from American University School of Law, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the SUNY Albany.
[4] During his career, he represented all or portions of Schenectady, Saratoga, Herkimer, Hamilton, and Fulton Counties.
[citation needed] Farley sponsored legislation establishing the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority.
His 2010 opponent, Democrat Susan Savage, denounced Farley's position at an October 2010 rally on the steps of the New York State Capitol.