PBA of New York State Law Enforcement Announces NY State Legislature and Congressional Endorsements

The Police Benevolent Association of New York State Law Enforcement (PBA of NYS) has announced its first round of endorsements for the 2020 Primary and General elections in the New York State Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. 

The PBA of NYS Law Enforcement represents New York State University Police, the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, the New York State Park Police, and the New York State Forest Rangers.

“Our union, representing some 1200 state agency police officers gives serious and thoughtful consideration of each candidate and his/her policy positions especially as they relate to the law enforcement community,” said PBA of NYS President Ryan Law. “Based on a careful review of these individuals, our members have concluded that these candidates share our goals to protect the public and the environment on state property, including universities, parks, waterways and wilderness areas, and that is why we are giving them the full endorsement of the PBA of NYS.”

The process for selecting candidates includes face-to-face interviews, questionnaires and other elements such as voting records, bill sponsorship and general support on issues deemed important to PBA of NYS members.

PBA of NYS 2020 list of endorsed candidates

In the Senate, the PBA of NYS endorses:

Western New York candidates:

• Senate Candidate Samra Brouk, (D - 55th Senate District)
• Senator Pamela Helming, (R - 54th Senate District)
• Senator Timothy Kennedy, (D - 63rd Senate District)
• Senate Candidate Sean Ryan, (D - 60th Senate District)
• Senate Candidate Sherita Traywick, (D - 56th Senate District)

Greater Capital Region candidates:

• Senate Candidate Michelle Hinchey, (D - 46th Senate District)
• Senator Daphne Jordan, (R - 43rd Senate District)
• Assemblyman and Senate Candidate Dan Stec, (R - 45th Senate District)
• Senator James Tedisco, (R - 49th Senate District)

Hudson Valley candidates:

• Senator Peter Harckham, (D - 40th Senate District)

Greater New York City candidates:

• Senator Andrew Gounardes, (D - 22nd Senate District)
• Senator Brady Hoylman, (D - 27th Senate District)
• Senator Roxanne Persaud, (D - 19th Senate District)

Long Island candidates:

• Senator James Gaughran, (D - 5th Senate District)
• Senator Monica Martinez, (D - 3rd Senate District)
• Senate Candidate Mario Mattera, (C - 2nd Senate District)
• Assemblyman and Senate Candidate Anthony Palumbo, (R - 1st Senate District)

In the Assembly, the PBA of NYS endorses:

Western New York candidates:

Assemblyman Harry Bronson, (D - 138th Assembly District)

Greater Capital Region candidates:

Assemblywoman Claudia Braymer, (D - 114th Assembly District)

• Assemblyman John McDonald, (D - 108th Assembly District)

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, (D - 113th Assembly District)

Greater New York City candidates:

• Assemblyman Peter Abbate, (D - 49th Assembly District)

Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti, (D - 92nd Assembly District)

Long Island candidates:

• Assembly Candidate Jarett Gandolfo, (R - 7th Assembly District)
• Assembly Candidate Jodi Giglio, (R - 2nd Assembly District)
• Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, (D - 22nd Assembly District)
• Assemblyman Fred Thiele, (I - 1st Assembly District)

In regards to candidates for The House of Representatives, the PBA of NYS endorses:

Central New York candidates:

• Congressman Anthony Brindisi, (D - 22nd Congressional District)

Long Island candidates:

• Assemblyman and Candidate Andrew Garbarino, (R - 2nd Congressional District)
• Congressman Lee Zeldin, (R - 1st Congressional District)

The PBA of New York State is the exclusive bargaining agent for the New York State University (SUNY) Police, the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, the New York State Park Police, and the New York State Forest Rangers. Our members police and protect New York State’s public universities and colleges; state parks and historic sites; and they enforce state laws and protect our lands and forests and ensure environmental safety and quality throughout the state.  

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