ALBANY — New York State United Teachers today released a slate of 2026 primary endorsement recommendations for New York’s congressional primaries to be forwarded on to national affiliates, the American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association.
“Who we elect right now will shape the future of our schools and communities. It’s critical that we send leaders to Washington who understand what’s at stake for public education and working families,” said NYSUT President Melinda Person. “NYSUT 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.”
The full list of new congressional primary endorsement recommendations can be found below.
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.
Congressional primary endorsement recommendations:
Congressional District 4
Laura Gillen
Congressional District 6
Grace Meng
Congressional District 7
Antonio Reynoso
Congressional District 8
Hakeem Jeffries
Congressional District 9
Yvette Clarke
Congressional District 12
Alex Bores
Congressional District 13
Adriano Espaillat
Congressional District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Congressional District 15
Ritchie Torres
Congressional District 17
Cait Conley
Congressional District 23
Aaron Gies
Congressional District 25
Joseph Morelle