Success Stories
I am honored and humbled to have the support of these organizations.
1. Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee, Ward 2
The City of Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee for Ward 2 has endorsed me as their preferred candidate for Common Council in the second ward. I am grateful for the support of these local leaders and excited to represent them on the Common Council.
“As a lifelong member of the Democratic party, I am ecstatic to have the support of the local party leaders in my campaign.”
— Evan Menist
2. THe New YOrk State WOrking Families Party
A Working Families Party endorsement is the progressive seal of approval. It tells the voters in your community that you are a candidate we can really count on to fight for the issues that matter most: from fair funding of our public schools and living wage jobs, to ending mass incarceration and getting big money out of politics.
“As a progressive democrat, I am honored to have the support of the Working Families Party of New York State.”
3. THe Dutchess County Central Labor Committee
The Dutchess County Central Labor Council is a local labor council of the AFL-CIO, and is at the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
“Dear Evan... We are confident that your decisions as an elected official will reflect the values of the working families throughout your district. Helping working families to achieve a better quality of life is the mission of the Dutchess CLC. ”
4. 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Over the years, 1199ers have helped to elect working-family friendly candidates in every region of our union, including New York City mayors David Dinkins and Bill de Blasio, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and, of course, President Barack Obama. We have been successful in beating back sharp cuts to healthcare and in lobbying to preserve critical funding for healthcare programs and wage increases, including the recent, historic $15-an-hour wage wins in Maryland, Massachusetts and New York State. These victories represent the core values of our struggle. Together with our allies, we stand for fairness, security and dignity for all working people. We intend to continue building coalitions, registering voters and increasing the number of political activists among our ranks until every candidate and elected official hears our voice. Whether it is in the voting booth or the statehouse, we stand up for a country that works for everyone.
