Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi is running for state Senate.

Sanghvi, a Democrat, is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Jim Tedisco in the 44^th Senate District. She is set to make her official announcement on Monday.

The Indian-American became the first person of color and first openly gay member of the Saratoga Springs City Council when she was elected in 2021.

Sanghvi is also an author and professor at Skidmore College. She said us a statement saying her campaign “promises to focus on infrastructure and economic growth by fostering an environment of entrepreneurship and innovation in District 44.”

The 44^th Senate District covers all of Saratoga County and parts of Schenectady County.

Tedisco, a longtime state lawmaker, was re-elected to the seat in 2022. He sent a statement saying: “I look forward to this year’s election and continuing to serve as Senator for the 44th Senate District and standing up each day and fighting for the people.”