New York
Working Families Party
About
The Working Families Party is leading the fight for social, racial, and economic justice in New York state. By pushing for progressive legislation and by also training, recruiting and supporting progressive leaders to run for office, we form a unique bridge between progressive activism and electoral success.
Applying for our 2021 endorsement in New York? Complete the appropriate candidate questionnaire here.
Please see a list of all our endorsed candidates below. Note that some candidates listed do not appear on the Working Families Party ballot line.
Latest News
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Our 2021 Candidates
| Sonia Frederick | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 1 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Derek A. Johnson | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 2 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Wilmer N. Lawson | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 5 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Gabriella A. Romero | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 6 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Violetta De Rosa | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 7 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Meghan E. Keegan | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 9 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Owusu Anane | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 10 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Alfredo D. Balarin | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 11 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Deborah L. Zamer | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 14 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
| Thomas C. Hoey | Albany, Member of Common Council Ward 15 | Albany | Capital District and North Country |
Ballot measures
- Statewide Question 1: Develop a fairer redistricting process
- Yes
- Statewide Question 2: Enshrine the right to a clean environment
- Yes
- Statewide Question 3: Expand access to voter registration
- Yes
- Statewide Question 4: Allow for no-excuse absentee voting
- Yes
- Statewide Question 5: Improve the efficiency of our courts
- Yes
Contact
General Inquiries:
newyork@workingfamilies.org
Become a WFP Supporter
Across the country, Working Families Party supporters are coming together to build a multiracial working-class movement that can meet this historic moment. Will you join us?
