ALBANY, NY — Today, the New York Working Families Party announced the endorsements of Dorcey Applyrs for Mayor, Sam Fein for Albany City Auditor and a slate of proven champions for working families.

Candidates who apply for the Working Families Party endorsement complete a robust questionnaire and interview process. At a time when local elected officials are on the frontline of protecting our communities and democracy, NYWFP is investing deeply in these races to ensure New Yorkers have trusted leaders who fight for working families. 

“The New York Working Families Party is proud to endorse a slate of champions for Albany. New Yorkers are clamoring for local governments that stand unequivocally behind the needs of working families in the face of Trump’s chaos and fear. We are looking forward to working to elect a new mayor that will deliver bold, progressive change for Albany.” said Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper, Co-Directors, New York Working Families Party. 

“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of the Working Families Party. This endorsement affirms our shared commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more equitable Albany, one that prioritizes opportunity for all. I’m ready to keep working for the people of Albany. Prioritizing affordable housing, restoring trust in public safety, and supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs so that families can proudly call Albany home, just as I do,” said Mayoral Candidate Dorcey Applyrs. “Albany deserves experienced, accountable leadership focused on real solutions. I look forward to working alongside the Working Families Party and our community to create a future that is fair, inclusive, and full of opportunity for all.”

The Working Families Party will continue screening additional candidates and will announce further endorsements in the upcoming weeks. Current endorsed candidates in Albany include: 

Albany Mayor — Dorcey L. Applyrs
Albany City Auditor — Samuel I. Fein
Albany City Council President — Kelly R Kimbrough
Albany City Council, Ward 2 — Derek A. Johnson
Albany City Council, District 3 — Lukee Forbes
Albany City Council, Ward 6 — Justin Perkins
Albany City Council, Ward 7 — Sergio Adams
Albany City Council, Ward 10 — Owusu Anane
Albany City Council, Ward 11 — Alfredo Balarin
Albany City Council, Ward 15 — Thomas Hoey
Albany City Court Judge, At-Large — Marisa A. Franchini
Guilderland Supervisor — Peter G. Barber
Guilderland Town Board Member, At-Large — Amanda G. Beedle
Guilderland Town Board Member — Kevin J McDonald
Guilderland Town Justice — Christine M Napierski
New Scotland Town Board, At-Large — Adam Greenberg
New Scotland Town Board, At-Large — Daniel M. Leinung
New Scotland Town Clerk — Lisa R. Williams

Rensselaer County Legislator, District 1 — Peter D. Grimm
Rensselaer County Legislator, District 1 — Nina M. Nichols
Rensselaer County Legislator, District 1 — Kenneth J. Zalewski
Troy County Legislator, District 1 — Mark Fleming
Rensselaer County Legislator, District 2 — Mary Frances Sabo
Rensselaer City Council, District 5 — Jona Favreau
Troy City Council Member, District 1 — Philip DiLorenzo
Troy City Council, District 2 — Shikole Struber
Troy City Council Member, District 3 — Kathleen S McLaren
Troy City Council, District 4 — Noreen McKee
Troy City Council, District 6 — Gregory M. Campbell-Cohen

Hudson Mayor — Kamal D. Johnson
Hudson City Council President — Thomas M DePietro
Hudson City Council, Ward 3 — Shershah Mizan
Hudson City Council, Ward 3 — Lola Roberts
Hudson City Council, Ward 5 — Claire E. Cousin
Columbia County Sheriff — Jacqueline Salvatore
Hudson Supervisor, Ward 1 — Todd Randall Martin
Columbia Supervisor, Ward 3 — Sonja Renee Okun
Stuyvesant Town Supervisor — Lee Jamison

Schenectady City Council, At-Large — Marion Porterfield
Schenectady City Council Member, At-Large — Damonni Farley
Schenectady County Legislator, District 1 — Omar S. McGill
Schenectady County Legislator, District 3 — Catherine Gatta
Rotterdam Receiver of Taxes — Diane J. Martin
Rotterdam Town Supervisor — Edward B. Dixon
Rotterdam Town Clerk — Donna M. Davignon

In the months ahead, the New York Working Families Party will work to support all of these candidates to knock on doors, engage voters in their communities and ultimately help them win their elections.