The League throws their support behind candidates for Albany County Executive, Albany County Comptroller, nine candidates for Albany County Legislature, and four candidates for Town Supervisor in municipalities across the region.
The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is excited to announce their next round of endorsements in the Capital Region for the 2023 election cycle. With a total of 15 new endorsements, the League is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting our environment and promoting smart environmental policies. In addition to candidates for County Executive and County Comptroller, NYLCV is endorsing Town Supervisor candidates in Bethlehem, Guilderland, Knox, and Niskayuna, as well as nine candidates for the County Legislature.
“It is clear that the environment and climate change are moving up the ladder of issues that voters prioritize when choosing their candidate,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are thrilled to endorse these outstanding candidates for elected office and are confident that they will be strong advocates for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future. We urge voters to support them in their upcoming election.”
Last year was a big year for the environment at the ballot box. A record number of candidates sought NYLCV’s endorsement–indicating that the environment continues to grow in importance for voters–and New Yorkers overwhelmingly, and in bipartisan fashion, approved the Environmental Bond Act. NYLCV looks forward to carrying this momentum into the 2023 election and beyond, and we are proud to endorse the following candidates for elected office:
(* indicates the candidate is an incumbent.)
Albany County Executive
Daniel McCoy (D)*
Albany County Comptroller
Susan Rizzo (D)*
Albany County Legislature
Matthew Peter (D)*
Samuel Fein (D)*
Lynne Lekakis (D)*
Alison McLean Lane (D)*
Ellen Rosano (D)*
Dustin Reidy (D)*
William Reinhardt (D)*
Matthew Miller (D)*
Michelle Ostrelich (D)*
Town Supervisors
David VanLuven (D)*, Bethlehem
Peter Barber (D)*, Guilderland
Russel Pokorny (D)*, Knox
Jamie Puccioni (D)*, Niskayuna
Today’s announcement–along with new endorsements in Westchester, New York City, and on Long Island–brings the total number of NYLCV-endorsed candidates statewide to 108. Of the 48 candidates from the League’s first round of endorsements, which are listed here, 95% of them won their primary election.
Early voting for the general election runs from October 28 to November 5 and Election Day is on November 7. NYLCV will announce additional endorsements later this election season.