Albany Regency

The Albany Regency was a political group in New York during the early 19th century, around the 1820s and 1830s. It was led by Martin Van Buren and a few others who controlled Democratic Party politics in the state. They organized and managed elections, helped decide political appointments, and shaped policy decisions. The Regency was known for its effective political strategy and for strengthening party organization. It played a key role in New York politics, helping Van Buren rise to national prominence and influencing the development of modern political parties in the United States.