Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has served as New York’s junior senator since 2009. In Congress, Sen. Gillibrand has fought to deliver investments in school nutrition, schoolbased mental health services, vocational training and universal pre-K. She is a strong supporter of unions and is committed to passing the PRO Act.

John Avlon is a self-described common-sense candidate focused on rebuilding the middle class, protecting reproductive rights, investing in infrastructure, and tackling climate change. His policy goals include restoring SALT deductions, expanding the Child Tax Credit and promoting voter participation through the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Act. Avlon, a former CNN anchor, is endorsed by Ken Burns, labor union 1199 SEIU and former Sen. Doug Jones.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a public school graduate and son of a public school teacher, has served in Congress since 2021. He is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and the Public Schools Caucus, both bipartisan groups aiming to improve public schools. Before Congress, he was in the state Assembly, where he fought for increased funding for Long Island schools and opposed tax hikes on working families.

A member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congressman Suozzi works across the aisle to deliver results, including on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He’s a champion of K-12 student services through his “No Wrong Door” initiative, which centralizes health and human services on school campuses. Suozzi, part of the labor caucus, focuses on social services and education.

Gillen understands the needs of Long Island’s students and educators and will put them first in Washington. She knows the important role expanded mental health services play in our schools and will fight to get every student the resources they need to succeed. Gillen will be a strong advocate in Congress for Long Island’s education needs and will work to support educators, students and public schools every day.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. Earning his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, Leader Jeffries supports our public schools and public school teachers. He has called for increased mental health services in our schools and advocated for affordable, accessible higher education while also increasing training programs and apprenticeships.

Former Congressman Jones has a strong record of delivering results, helping pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. He’s fought to prevent lawmakers from profiting off the stock market and secured significant funding for law enforcement in the Hudson Valley.

Congressman Ryan is dedicated to fighting extremism and advocating for community well-being. As Ulster County Executive, he lowered taxes and reduced the gas tax. In Congress, he serves on the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism and champions a healthy environment, safety and fairness for all Americans.

Riley’s congressional campaign focuses on overcoming partisanship. He helped draft bipartisan immigration legislation and is a strong advocate for public education and labor. Riley supports the PRO Act and policies to fully fund public schools and enforce labor laws.

A former AP Biology and Chemistry teacher, New York state Sen. Mannion originally ran for office to address funding cuts to schools. In office, he’s worked with both parties to deliver results for Central New York, including passing Green Chips legislation and middle-class tax cuts. He’s also committed to protecting women’s healthcare rights.