As a former school board vice president and volunteer firefighter, Sen. Brooks cares deeply about his community. He is a strong advocate for public education, securing funding to reduce class sizes and preserving sports and after-school programs. Sen. Brooks has also increased funding for New York’s Gold Star Families.

Sen. Kaplan has fought tirelessly for Long Island school districts, supporting higher levels of education funding to ensure students get the education they deserve while lowering property taxes. She also secured funding to create nearly 1,000 new pre-K slots in her district, an important head start for students.

As a member of the Senate Higher Education Committee, Sen. Gounardes has worked to make higher education more affordable and accessible for all New Yorkers. He has introduced a constitutional amendment to make New York the first state in the country to guarantee the right to a free, quality higher education, and continues to push for SUNY and CUNY to be fully funded.

As a public school parent, Julie Shiroishi knows the importance of strong public schools. She will ensure that educators have the funding they need to make sure students are well-prepared for the future, and that higher education is accessible and affordable to those who want it. She will address the teacher shortage facing our state head on.

As ranking member of the Senate Education Committee and a member of the New York City Education Committee, Sen. Tedisco is a vocal proponent of strong public schools. A former special education teacher and guidance counselor, Tedisco knows that strong public schools mean strong communities. He continues to use his position in the Senate to advocate for New York’s educators and students.

Sen. Mannion is committed to making health care more accessible and affordable, increasing funding for local education and investing in infrastructure to attract well-paying jobs. He chairs the first ever Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities, championing many important causes. Mannion is a former Advanced Placement Biology teacher and NYSUT local president.

As a former Binghamton City councilmember, Webb helped remove and redevelop blighted properties and established community gardens to address food desert issues. She legislatively supported equal pay for women, small business development and job creation, and created a city-based human rights commission and climate action plan. Webb is a United University Professions member.

A member of the Senate Education Committee, Sen. Ryan is a tireless advocate for educators and students across New York state. He fights to protect public education, champion apprenticeship programs, strengthen student aid programs, and make sure schools are fully funded so every child can get the education they deserve.

Assembly member Griffin pledges to fight for the funding our community deserves and to push for legislation to make Long Island more affordable for young families and seniors. Other priorities include expanding voting rights, safeguarding our environment and helping veterans, seniors, and young people in the wake of rising suicide rates and mental health issues.

Since her election in 2018, Assembly member Frontus has served her community and district with distinction, securing over $3 million for her southern Brooklyn community, including $125,000 for Kingsborough Community College and over $625,000 for area public schools. She continues to introduce legislation and support NYSUT’s priority issues. 

As the current deputy public administrator for Richmond County, and chief of staff for Assembly member Michael Cusick, Argenziano has a distinguished record of public service. His priorities include community safety, fighting for policies to help working families, supporting the needs of veterans, easing the burdens placed on small businesses and bringing quality jobs to the area.

As a former Orange County legislator, Eachus has stood for the values of middle and working class families. An educator and NYSUT member, Eachus understands the challenges all educators face including those at Special Act and BOCES schools. Eachus served on four committees as a county legislator: education and economic development, public health and safety, health and mental health, and human services.

Assembly member Woerner knows how important public education is to the students and families of New York and has consistently fought for reforms to make sure schools have the resources they need to give students the best education possible. Woerner focuses her efforts in the Assembly on agriculture, education and the arts.

Assembly member Meeks advocates for quality education, fair wages, workers’ rights and social justice. An organizer with 1199 SEIU and an active member of the Rochester Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Meeks is committed to educating, organizing and mobilizing people around community issues, and improving the standard of living for Rochester citizens.

Assembly member Burke is a strong advocate for public educators, helping remove the mandate that state-created or administered tests be used for teacher evaluations. He also recently secured $1 million in funding for the West Seneca and Orchard Park school districts to improve school safety.

A United University Professions member, Assembly member Wallace is committed to public education at all levels, graduating with her bachelor’s degree and J.D. from SUNY institutions. In the Assembly, Wallace works to strengthen and fully fund public education as well as support the middle class and clean up government corruption.