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.
Latest News
Welcome NYWFP Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper!
July NYWFP Staff Update
NYWFP Voting Guide for the 2023 Primary Election
New York Working Families Party Announces Endorsements in Yonkers and New Rochelle
EVENT: Anand Giridharadas & Maurice Mitchell in Brooklyn
New York WFP Endorses 16 for NYC Council
Working Families Party makes Bronx inroads
NYWFP Voting Guide for the 2022 Midterm Election
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
Join as a WFP Member
We are the party of the multiracial working class, fighting for our freedoms and to build a nation that cares for all of us. And when we join together in numbers, we know we are unstoppable.

