Big wins in the New York State Senate for NYSUT-endorsed candidates amplify our voices!
Some of the more exciting wins include the three state senators whose New York Senate districts dissect Hicksville:
Anna Kaplan soundly defeated Elaine Phillips for SD7, Jim Gauhran defeated Education Committee Chair and longtime senator Carl Marcellino in SD5; and although not endorsed by NYSUT, Democrat Kevin Thomas defeated longtime incumbent Kemp Hannon in SD6.
In other pivotal races, John Brooks held on to his seat in a hotly contested battle for SD8. NYSUT member Monica Martinez won election in SD3.
Thank you for all of your efforts in ensuring that as caring, dedicated educators in New York, we will have a continued voice in the future of our profession.
Message from NYSUT President Andy Pallotta
"Forces of good" big winners in tonight's elections
"If there is one takeaway from this election, it's that NYSUT members pay attention - and they vote. NYSUT members took notes on who considers them 'a force of evil' and they remembered who betrayed them in choosing the charter industry over reforming the broken teacher evaluation system. Our incredibly energized 'forces of good' - joining a national wave of teacher and union activism - burned up the phone lines; rang thousands of doorbells, engaged their colleagues in conversations, and handed out more campaign literature than anyone can count. In addition to our financial contributions, we worked hard for those champions who understand it's time to end the state's obsession with testing; fix the broken evaluation system and invest more in our public schools, colleges and hospitals. Educators and the state's working people are 'forces of good' and they are the big winners in this election."
