PSC Primary Endorsements 2026

The Professional Staff Congress is proud to announce the following endorsements in New York City for the 2026 election cycle. These candidates are committed to supporting and fully funding CUNY, and fighting to ensure that every New Yorker has access to a high-quality college education.

Congressional Endorsements

U.S. Congress District 10

Brad Lander: PSC is proud to endorse Brad Lander for U.S. Congress in District 10. A longtime ally of CUNY and public higher education, Brad Lander has stood with PSC members in our fight for a fair contract and has consistently championed workers’ rights, racial justice, and investment in public institutions. As New York City Comptroller, Lander used his office to hold the city accountable on labor issues and advocate for equitable funding for public higher education. PSC encourages members to vote for Brad Lander for U.S. Congress, District 10.

U.S. Congress District 12

Alex Bores: PSC is proud to endorse Alex Bores for U.S. Congress in District 12. As a State Assembly member, Bores has been a consistent supporter of public higher education, co-sponsoring legislation to restore and expand funding for CUNY. A champion of working families and public institutions, Alex Bores has demonstrated a commitment to the values PSC members and CUNY students depend on. PSC encourages members to vote for Alex Bores for U.S. Congress, District 12.

Senate & Assembly Endorsements

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Senate Races

Senate District 12: Steven Raga
Senate District 13: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
Senate District 23: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Senate District 25: Jabari Brisport
Senate District 29: Jose Serrano

Assembly Races

Assembly District 28: Andrew Hevesi
Assembly District 34: Brian Romero
Assembly District 36: Diana Moreno
Assembly District 37: Samantha Kattan
Assembly District 39: Catalina Cruz
Assembly District 43: Brian Cunningham
Assembly District 46: Chris McCreight
Assembly District 50: Emily Gallagher
Assembly District 52: Jo Anne Simon
Assembly District 57: Phara Souffrant Forrest
Assembly District 71: Al Taylor
Assembly District 72: Manny De Los Santos
Assembly District 75: Tony Simone
Assembly District 82: Michael Benedetto
Assembly District 84: Amanda Septimo
Assembly District 87: Karines Reyes

The above endorsements are the only endorsements PSC chose to make for the 2026 primary elections. PSC affiliates New York State United Teachers and Working Families Party have their own separate endorsement processes. You can view their endorsements here:

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PSC Candidate Endorsement Process

PSC encourages members to get involved in our endorsement process and political action work through the Legislation Committee. The Legislation Committee reviews candidate questionnaires, interviews and candidates and and votes to recommend endorsements to the PSC Executive Council. The Executive Council makes the final endorsement decision for city offices, and votes on recommendation to NYSUT (for candidates for state office) and the AFT (for candidates seeking federal office.) Members interested in participating in the committee should contact Sam Lewis ([email protected]). Candidates interested in seeking the PSC’s endorsement should contact Bettina Damiani ([email protected])