The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) Gives Green is pleased to announce its endorsement of 37 candidates for key positions across New York State, including County Legislator, Town Supervisor, City Council, and Board of Legislators.
“At a time when New Yorkers are demanding bold action and sustainable growth, these candidates have proven that they will prioritize clean, affordable energy in office,” said Julie Tighe, President of NYLCV. “We are proud to stand with them and confident they will be champions for clean air, safe water, and stronger communities.”
Climate change and the environment continue to be a top issue for voters at the ballot box. Last year 92% of NYLCV-endorsed candidates were victorious.
The Latest Endorsements Include:
Capital Region
- Ken Zalewski, County Legislator, Rensselaer County, District 1.
- Mary Frances Sabo, County Legislator, Rensselaer County, District 2.
- Kelly Hoffman, County Legislator, Rensselaer County, District 2.
- Tom Grant, County Legislator, Rensselaer County, District 2.
- Erin Cassady-Dorion, Supervisor, Schenectady County, Town of Niskayuna.
- Michele Madigan, Mayor, Saratoga County, City of Saratoga Springs.
Long Island
- Carrie Solages, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 3.
- Olena Nicks, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 5.
- Debra Mulé, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 6.
- Howard Kopel, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 7.
- John Giuffre, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 8.
- Juleigh Chin, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 9.
- Mazi Pilip, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 10.
- Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 11.
- Michael Giangregorio, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 12.
- Tom McKevitt, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 13.
- Kayla Knight, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 15.
- Arnie Drucker, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 16.
- Rose Marie Walker, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 17.
- Samantha Goetz, County Legislator, Nassau County, District 18.
- Greg Doroski, County Legislator, Suffolk County, District 1.
- Samuel Gonzalez, County Legislator, Suffolk County, District 9.
- John Feretti, Supervisor, Nassau County, Town of Hempstead.
- Rich Schaffer, Supervisor, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon.
- Ed Smyth, Supervisor, Suffolk County, Town of Huntington.
NYC/Westchester
- Jenn Puja, Board of Legislators, Westchester County, District 5.
- Phil Wong, City Council, Queens County, District 30.
- Justin Brasch, Mayor, Westchester County, City of White Plains.
- Mark Jaffe, Supervisor/Mayor, Westchester County, Town of Harrison.
Central/Western NY
- Shawn Lavin, Supervisor, Erie County, Amherst District.
- Jason Keding, Supervisor, Erie County, Boston District.
- Marie Mahon, Supervisor, Erie County, Orchard Park District.
- Chris Legg, Supervisor, Onondaga County, Skaneateles District.
- Max Ruckdeschel, Supervisor, Onondaga County, Town of Dewitt.
- Jim Doring, Supervisor, Cortland County, Town of Preble.
- Elaine Denton, County Legislator, Onondaga County, District 10.
- Maurice Brown, County Legislator, Onondaga County, District 15.
This brings the total number of NYLCV Gives Green-endorsed candidates to 124.
Visit https://www.nylcv.org/endorsements/ to see our full list.
Early Voting in the general election will run from Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, November 2, 2025. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
About NYLCV Gives Green:
The New York League of Conservation Voters’ political action committee, NYLCV Gives Green, helps defend our allies and elect a new generation of environmental leaders. NYLCV Gives Green offers direct financial support that gives candidates the resources that they need to win their election so they can fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health once they are in office. For more information, visit https://nylcv.org/givesgreen/.