List Includes New York Candidates Running for Federal and State-wide Positions Who Have Pledged to Defend Reproductive Freedom
NEW YORK, NY (October 28, 2022) — Less than two weeks before highly consequential midterm elections, the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) Action Fund and NIRH Action Fund PAC endorsed 31 candidates to represent New York at the federal and state levels. The candidates are all proud supporters of reproductive freedom, including abortion access, at a time when abortion rights are on the ballot.
“New Yorkers have a historic opportunity to elect leaders who will champion our values and protect our rights to reproductive care,” said NIRH Action Fund and PAC president Andrea Miller. “While New York might be considered an abortion safe haven, the truth is, abortion is on the ballot this election. With anti-abortion extremists running in numerous races, it’s never been more important to elect candidates who will protect and expand reproductive freedom. Now is our chance to use our power and elect those who will fight for our rights every day.”
While the NIRH Action Fund is focused on advancing reproductive freedom on the state and local levels, the organization recognizes the critical role that members of Congress must play in advancing reproductive rights and access to care, especially after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The NIRH Action Fund proudly endorses the following candidates:
Congress:
New York 1st District Bridget Fleming
New York 3rd District Robert Zimmerman
New York 4th District Laura Gillen
New York 18th District Pay Ryan
New York 19th District Josh Riley
The NIRH Action Fund PAC proudly endorses the following candidates:
Statewide:
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul
New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
New York State Attorney General Tish James
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
New York State Senate:
Senate District 6 Kevin Thomas
Senate District 7 Anna Kaplan
Senate District 26 Andrew Gounardes
Senate District 28 Liz Krueger
Senate District 34 Nathalia Fernandez
Senate District 37 Shelley Mayer
Senate District 38 Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
Senate District 39 Julie Shiroishi
Senate District 40 Peter Harckham
Senate District 41 Michelle Hinchey
Senate District 42 James Skoufis
Senate District 44 Michelle Ostrelich
Senate District 48 Rachel May
Senate District 50 John Mannion
Senate District 55 Samra Brouk
Senate District 55 Jeremy Cooney
New York State Assembly:
Assembly District 75 Tony Simone
Assembly District 87 Karines Reyes
Assembly District 104 Jonathan Jacobson
Assembly District 135. Jennifer Lunsford
Assembly District 138. Harry Bronson
Assembly District 143 Monica Wallace
The NIRH Action Fund encourages New Yorkers to cast their votes, either on Election Day or via early voting. Polling place information and hours can be found here.
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About The NIRH Action Fund
The National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) builds political power for reproductive freedom. We partner with allied groups in states and cities to elect candidates who stand up for everyone’s right to control their reproductive lives, and work with elected officials to protect and advance reproductive rights. Our strategy is to go on the offensive and focus on communities where change is needed, so the fabric of reproductive freedom becomes harder to tear apart.