NYSUT issues a round of endorsements in 2026 congressional primaries

ALBANY - New York State United Teachers today released a slate of 2026 primary endorsement recommendations for New York's congressional primaries to be forwarded on to national affiliates, the American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association.

"Who we elect right now will shape the future of our schools and communities. It's critical that we send leaders to Washington who understand what's at stake for public education and working families," said NYSUT President Melinda Person. "NYSUT endorses candidates who have proven themselves as advocates who will push for the resources, respect and opportunities our educators and students deserve. Supporting them ensures we continue moving forward, not backward."

The full list of new congressional primary endorsement recommendations can be found below.

NYSUT-endorsed candidates receive grassroots support from NYSUT members, including phone banking, door knocking and literature distribution. The union also makes financial contributions from voluntary donations through VOTE-COPE, the union's non-partisan political action committee.

Congressional primary endorsement recommendations:

Congressional District 4
Laura Gillen

Congressional District 6
Grace Meng

Congressional District 8
Hakeem Jeffries

Congressional District 9
Yvette Clarke

Congressional District 12
Alex Bores

Congressional District 13
Adriano Espaillat

Congressional District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Congressional District 15
Ritchie Torres

Congressional District 17
Cait Conley

Congressional District 23
Aaron Gies

Congressional District 25
Joseph Morelle