2026 Endorsed Candidates
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Federal Officials
Representative in Congress - 23rd District
Running on a platform to make "a good life affordable", Gies supports
Healthcare & Housing: Expanding healthcare access and increasing affordable housing.
Labor & Agriculture: Promoting family farms and strengthening labor.
Rights: Advocating for reproductive rights and tighter gun safety regulations.
State Officials
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
A Historic Pairing: Marks the first time New York has featured two women at the top of a major party gubernatorial ticket.
Downstate Balance: Kathy Hochul, hailing from Western New York, added Adrienne Adams, a Democrat from Southeast Queens, to balance the ticket geographically and build support downstate.
Previous Roles: Adrienne Adams finished her tenure as the first Black speaker of the New York City Council due to term limits after running in the 2025 mayoral primary.
Comptroller
Key priorities of his platform include:
Pension Stewardship: Serving as the sole trustee of the state's public pension fund, focusing on long-term security, strong returns, and increasing investments with minority- and women-owned firms.
Government Oversight: Auditing state agencies and local governments to root out waste, fraud, and corruption, while providing transparency tools and online dashboards for taxpayers.
Economic Affordability & Rights: Advocating for policies that address rising costs in housing, childcare, and transportation, while pushing back against extremist policies that threaten women's rights and democracy.
Attorney General
New York Attorney General Letitia James focuses her policy platform on protecting children online, consumer and investor fraud enforcement, and civil rights defense. Her key focus areas include: Online Safety and Youth Protection, Consumer and Financial Fraud, Civil Rights and Public Interest
County Officials
County Clerk
Running to restore credibility to the Erie County Clerk's Office. Steve Meyer is a husband and father who serves as a Williamsville Village Trustee and small business owner. He's running for Erie County Clerk to restore public trust to an institution overshadowed by years of controversy.
Town Officials
Raymond M. Wrazen
Supervisor
Raymond M. Wrazen’s campaign platform for Town of Aurora Supervisor centers on proactive leadership, long-term planning, and fiscal responsibility. Endorsed by the Aurora Democratic Committee, Wrazen transitions into the race with municipal experience gained during his tenure on the Aurora Town Board.
Mary (Molly) A. Flynn
Town Board
Mary (Molly) A. Flynn’s 2026 Aurora Town Board campaign platform focuses on delivering experienced, efficient, and community-centered leadership. Supported by the Town of Aurora Democratic Committee. Flynn launched her run for the seat vacated by former Councilman Luke Wochensky, aiming to leverage her deep local roots and extensive municipal experience for the town's governance.