NEW YORK CITY, NY — Today, the New York Working Families Party (NYWFP) announced its endorsement of a slate of District Attorney, Borough President and New York City Council candidates who are seeking re-election. 

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 in races up and down the ballot to ensure New Yorkers have trusted leaders who fight for working families. 

“The New York Working Families Party is proud to endorse this slate of candidates who are proven champions for working families. At a moment in time when New Yorkers are looking to local leadership to stand up to attacks from the federal government, New York City will remain in good hands with the leaders we are endorsing today,” said Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper, Co-Directors, New York Working Families Party. “Throughout their time serving in office, these leaders have leveraged their power to improve the lives of everyday New Yorkers. They have shown an unwavering commitment to our communities, standing up to a scandal-ridden Mayor who abandoned the city in the face of Trump’s worst attacks. We are excited to support their campaigns, engage voters across their districts and help re-elect these dedicated leaders.” 

Current endorsed candidates in New York City include: 

Alvin Bragg – Manhattan District Attorney
Eric Gonzalez – Brooklyn District Attorney
Antonio Reynoso – Brooklyn Borough President
Vanessa Gibson – The Bronx Borough President
Chris Marte – City Council District 1
Shaun Abreu – City Council District 7
Carmen de La Rosa – City Council District 10
Pierina Sánchez – City Council District 14
Althea Stevens – City Council District 16
Amanda Farías – City Council District 18
Tiffany Cabán – City Council District 22
Shekar Krishnan – City Council District 25
Julie Won – City Council District 26
Lincoln Restler – City Council District 33
Jennifer Gutiérrez – City Council District 34
Crystal Hudson – City Council District 35
Chi Ossé – City Council District 36
Sandy Nurse – City Council District 37
Alexa Avilés – City Council District 38
Shahana Hanif – City Council District 39
Rita Joseph – City Council District 40

As candidates prepare to petition onto the ballot, the New York Working Families Party will ensure that endorsed candidates secure the Working Families Party ballot line and win their elections this June. 

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The New York Working Families Party will continue screening additional candidates and will announce further endorsements in the upcoming weeks, including for New York City Mayor, New York City Public Advocate, and open seats in the New York City Council with the goal of building a working families majority in New York City.