Candidates

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Melinda Katz has not only shown her strong commitment to giving back to our community, but she has also demonstrated an incredible ability to work in countless environments, utilizing a vast variety of strengths to accomplish her objectives. From interning…

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District Attorney Darcel Clark is committed to serving the people of the Bronx. Since her election, Darcel has been a strong advocate for working with local authorities and anti-violence groups to continue lowering the disproportionately high rates of murders, robberies,…

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Jumaane Williams is in his third term serving on the New York City Council, and ran a groundbreaking progressive campaign for Lieutenant Governor of New York in 2018. Jumaane is a first generation American and native Brooklynite. At an early…

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Anna Kaplan is fortunate to have lived the American Dream, having immigrated to the United States as a young child and working hard to get a valuable education. After graduating from Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women and then Benjamin…

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Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, Karen Smythe is committed to strengthening the Hudson Valley. As a small business owner and successful marketing executive, Karen has the real-life experience to bring to the State Senate. She’s also dedicated her time giving…

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John Liu is the leader Queens families deserve in the State Senate.  John has a proven record of delivering results as the former Comptroller for the City of New York, as well as serving in the New York City Council….

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A champion of middle-class families, James Skoufis is running for the State Senate to make the Hudson Valley an even better place to live and raise a family. In the State Assembly, James fought for better schools, infrastructure funding, and…

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Born and raised in Log Island, John Brooks has spent his entire life giving back to his community. For more  45 years, John served as a volunteer firefighter, as well as becoming Seaford’s Chief of Department. Now, in the State…

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As a mother, educator and community leader, Christine Pellegrino understands the challenges facing Long Island’s families. She spent 18 years as an elementary school reading teacher, and has been a passionate advocate for our children. Christine organized against standardization that…

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Allen grew up on Long Island and understands first hand what it takes to represent his community. Allen joined the New York Glaziers Local 1087 in 2008 and worked in the field as a glazier for 9 years. He also…

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Monica Martinez is fighting hard every day to ensure all New Yorkers have the opportunity to succeed. Monica spent over a decade giving back to her community as a Social Studies teacher at Brentwood High School, and then became an…

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Jim Gaughran is the only candidate with the accomplished record of fiscal responsibility to represent Long Island in the State Senate’s 5th district. Jim has been a distinguished member of the Suffolk County Legislature since 1987 and was the youngest…

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