2024 NYSUT Voter Guide
NYSUT-ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
Assembly District//CANDIDATE
1 Tommy John Schiavoni*
3 Joseph DeStefano
4 Rebecca Kassay
5 Doug Smith
6 Philip Ramos
7 Steven Basileo
8 Jarett Gandolfo
9 Michael Durso
10 Steve Stern
11 Kwani O’Pharrow
13 Charles Lavine
14 David McDonough
15 Jake Blumencranz
16 Gina Sillitti
17 John Mikulin
18 Noah Burroughs*
19 Edward Ra
20 Tina Posterli
21 Judy Griffin
22 Michaelle Solages
23 Stacey Pheffer Amato
24 David Weprin
25 Nily Rozic
26 Edward Braunstein
27 Sam Berger
28 Andrew Hevesi
29 Alicia Hyndman
30 Steven Raga
31 Khaleel Anderson
32 Vivian Cook
33 Clyde Vanel
34 Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
35 Larinda Hooks
36 Zohran Kwame Mamdani
37 Claire Valdez
38 Jenifer Rajkumar
39 Catalina Cruz
40 Ron Kim
41 Kalman Yeger
42 Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn
43 Brian Cunningham
44 Robert Carroll
45 Joey Cohen-Saban
46 Chris McCreight
47 William Colton
48 Simcha Eichenstein
50 Emily Gallagher
51 Marcela Mitaynes
52 Jo Anne Simon
53 Maritza Davila
54 Erik Martin Dilan
55 Latrice Walker
56 Stefani Zinerman
57 Phara Souffrant Forrest
58 Monique Chandler-Waterman
59 Jaime Williams
60 Nikki Lucas
61 Charles Fall
62 Michael Reilly
63 Matthew Mobilia
65 Grace Lee
66 Deborah Glick
67 Linda Rosenthal
68 Edward Gibbs
69 Micah Lasher
70 Jordan Wright
71 Al Taylor
72 Manny De Los Santos
73 Alex Bores
74 Harvey Epstein
75 Tony Simone
76 Rebecca Seawright
77 Landon Dais
78 George Alvarez
79 Chantel Jackson*
80 John Zaccaro Jr
81 Jeffrey Dinowitz
82 Michael Benedetto
83 Carl Heastie
84 Amanda Septimo
85 Emerita Torres
86 Yudelka Tapia
87 Karines Reyes
88 Amy Paulin
89 Gary Pretlow
90 Nader Sayegh
91 Steve Otis
92 MaryJane Shimsky
93 Chris Burdick
94 Matthew Slater
95 Dana Levenberg
96 Patrick Carroll
97 John McGowan
98 Karl Brabenec
99 Christopher Eachus*
100 Paula Kay
102 Christopher Tague
103 Sarahana Shrestha
104 Jonathan Jacobson
105 Jill Fieldstein
106 Didi Barrett
107 Chloe Pierce
108 John McDonald, III
109 Gabriella Romero
110 Phil Steck
111 Angelo Santabarbara
112 Mary Beth Walsh
113 Carrie Woerner
114 Matthew Simpson
115 D. Billy Jones
116 Scott Gray
117 Kenneth Blankenbush
118 Robert Smullen
119 Marianne Buttenschon
120 William Barclay
122 Brian Miller
123 Donna Lupardo
125 Anna Kelles
126 Ian Phillips
127 Albert Stirpe
128 Pamela Hunter
129 William Magnarelli
130 Brian Manktelow
132 Philip Palmesano
133 Andrea K. Bailey
134 Josh Jensen
135 Jennifer Lunsford
136 Sarah Clark
137 Demond Meeks
138 Harry Bronson
140 William Conrad
141 Crystal Peoples-Stokes
142 Patrick Burke*
143 Monica Wallace*
144 Michelle Roman
145 Angelo Morinello
146 Karen McMahon
149 Jonathan Rivera
150 Michael Bobseine
* = NYSUT MEMBER
KEY NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY RACES
AD 1 Tommy John Schiavoni
Retired social studies teacher Tommy John Schiavoni believes that investing in our education system benefits our entire community. He pledges to be a strong advocate for affordable housing and community health issues like tick-borne illnesses, mental health and opioid addiction. Other concerns include improved water quality, clean energy and solutions for small businesses.
AD 5 Doug Smith
Assemblyman Doug Smith has represented AD 5 since 2018. A former high school math teacher, Smith is the ranking member of the Assembly Education Committee where he fights to fully fund education and helps shape education policy. Other legislative priorities include combatting the heroin epidemic and advocating for legal changes to protect victims of domestic violence.
AD 18 Noah Burroughs
A 20-year special education teacher in the Hempstead public school system, Noah Burroughs’ priorities are ensuring the state fully funds public schools, contributes more toward community colleges and increases affordable, high-density housing options. Other goals include providing better oversight and management for the Nassau University Medical Center.
AD 46 Chris McCreight
The son of a public high school teacher and a librarian, Chris McCreight believes that many problems can be solved when politicians put their constituents ahead of special interests. He pledges to fight to raise wages, protect women’s reproductive rights and stand up for students and teachers. McCreight believes that government should work for all.
AD 96 Patrick Carroll
As the sole democrat on the fiveperson Clarkstown Town Council in Rockland County, Patrick Carroll knows how to work across the aisle. He intends to ensure that local schools and law enforcement officials have the resources they need. Other goals include eliminating government waste and reducing tax burdens.
AD 107 Chloe Pierce
Chloe Pierce strives to protect the rights of all, particularly those in under-represented communities. Important issues include education support starting in early childhood, increased access to affordable healthcare, addressing healthcare disparities, fighting the effects of climate change and boosting public safety by addressing the opioid epidemic and tackling gun violence.
AD 126 Ian Phillips
Ian Phillips has dedicated his career to supporting public education, first as an inner-city public-school teacher and today as a NYSUT union organizer. As president of the Auburn School Board, he’s fought for smaller class sizes, fair funding, free before-and after-school programing, and has stood up to book-banning attempts.
AD 143 Monica Wallace
A United University Professions member, Assemblymember Wallace is committed to public education at all levels, graduating with her bachelor’s degree and J.D. from New York’s public universities. In the Assembly, Wallace works to strengthen and fully fund public education, support the middle class and clean up government corruption.