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 2023 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.

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Our 2023 Candidates

Kevin Crosier Albany County Coroner Albany Capital District/North Country
Daniel McCoy Albany County Executive Albany Capital District/North Country
Susan Kushner Albany County Family Court Judge Albany Capital District/North Country
Carolyn McLaughlin Albany County Legislator District 1 Albany Capital District/North Country
Merton Simpson Albany County Legislator District 2 Albany Capital District/North Country
Wanda Willingham Albany County Legislator District 3 Albany Capital District/North Country
Matt Peter Albany County Legislator District 5 Albany Capital District/North Country
Sam Fein Albany County Legislator District 6 Albany Capital District/North Country
Lynne Lekakis Albany County Legislator District 8 Albany Capital District/North Country
Andrew Joyce Albany County Legislator District 9 Albany Capital District/North Country

Ballot measures

Proposition 1: Removal of Small City School Districts Debt Limit
Yes
Proposition 2: Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion from Debt Limit
Yes

Contact

General Inquiries:
newyork@workingfamilies.org