ALBANY \u2014 New York State United Teachers today released a slate of 2026 primary endorsement recommendations for New York\u2019s congressional primaries to be forwarded on to national affiliates, the American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho we elect right now will shape the future of our schools and communities. It\u2019s critical that we send leaders to Washington who understand what\u2019s at stake for public education and working families,\u201d said NYSUT President Melinda Person. \u201cNYSUT endorses candidates who have proven themselves as advocates who will push for the resources, respect and opportunities our educators and students deserve. Supporting them ensures we continue moving forward, not backward.\u201d <\/p>\n
The full list of new congressional primary endorsement recommendations can be found below.<\/p>\n
NYSUT-endorsed candidates receive grassroots support from NYSUT members, including phone banking, door knocking and literature distribution. The union also makes financial contributions from voluntary donations through VOTE-COPE, the union’s non-partisan political action committee.<\/p>\n
Congressional primary endorsement recommendations:<\/p>\n
Congressional District 4
Laura Gillen<\/p>\n
Congressional District 6
Grace Meng<\/p>\n
Congressional District 7
Antonio Reynoso<\/p>\n
Congressional District 8
Hakeem Jeffries<\/p>\n
Congressional District 9
Yvette Clarke<\/p>\n
Congressional District 12
Alex Bores<\/p>\n
Congressional District 13
Adriano Espaillat<\/p>\n
Congressional District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/p>\n
Congressional District 15
Ritchie Torres<\/p>\n
Congressional District 17
Cait Conley<\/p>\n
Congressional District 23
Aaron Gies<\/p>\n
Congressional District 25
Joseph Morelle<\/p>\n
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