New York, NY— With the majority of the races called in the June primary elections, it is clear that New Yorkers showed up for immigrant communities at the ballot box.
Last night, NYIC Action’s – the New York Immigration Coalition’s sister 501 (c)4 organization -- slate of endorsed candidates for NYC Council cruised to victory. They can now continue their work as champions for immigrant New Yorkers in their respective legislative bodies.
All endorsed candidates have committed to NYIC Action’s Policy Pledge, 2023: A Blueprint for New York State. This inclusive political agenda ensures our vision integrates into their policy platform.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director of NYIC Action, said:
“Once again, New Yorkers affirmed the significance of our ongoing pursuit for a more equitable and inclusive state at the ballot box. At a time when New York State’s legislative session fell far short in serving our communities and county officials have tried to vilify newly arrived asylum seekers, the significance of having champions who are committed to immigrant rights and the well-being of every New Yorker at all levels of government has become increasingly vital. The results speak to the increasing political power of immigrant New Yorkers. We congratulate our endorsed candidates and eagerly anticipate collaborating with elected officials from across the state who will persistently drive forward transformative legislation, improving the lives of everyone who calls New York home.”
NYIC Action-endorsed candidates who achieved triumph include:
NYC Council
Christopher Marte, District 1
Carlina Rivera, District 2
Carmen De La Rosa, District 10
Marjorie Velazquez, District 13
Pierina Sanchez, District 14
Tiffany Caban, District 22
Linda Lee, District 23
Shekar Krishnan, District 25
Lynn Schulman, District 29
Jennifer Gutiérrez, District 34
To view NYIC Action’s full slate of 2023 endorsed candidates, click here.
Background
This election cycle, NYIC Action endorsed candidates for New York City Council and Erie County Legislature. These endorsements were made following a careful review of candidates who signed on to NYIC Action’s policy platform pledge, to create healthy communities; end state support for detention, deportation, and mass incarceration; create quality education for all; build immigrant power and guarantee civil rights; and ensure economic justice and good jobs.
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