Elijah has been endorsed by over 80 current and former elected officials, candidates, community leaders, labor unions, and local grassroots organizations.

State Senator James Skoufis

Westchester County Executive George Latimer

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef

Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski

Tomara Aldrich, Vice Chair, Orangetown Democratic Committee

Ivanya Alpert, Former Piermont Village Trustee

Steve Alpert, Deputy Mayor of Suffern

Catherine Borgia, Westchester County Legislator, Ossining

Brian Burrell, Past President, Nyack School Board

Marlene Cheatham, Former Ossining Village Trustee

Connie Coker, Former Rockland County Legislator, South Nyack

Harriet Cornell, Rockland County Legislator, Former Chair of Rockland County Legislature

Bob Daraio, Former Ossining Village Trustee

Fred Devan, Former Piermont Village Trustee

Nicole Doliner, NYS Democratic Committee Secretary to Progressive Caucus and Former Chair, Clarkstown Democratic Committee

Emily Dominguez, Deputy Mayor, Village of Haverstraw

Pastor Jean-Claude Dorcely, President, Haitian Ministerial Alliance of Rockland

Emily Feiner, Former Nyack Village Trustee

Liz Feldman, Ossining Town Councilwoman

Doug Foster, Former Nyack Village Trustee

Bob Fritsche, Ossining Village Trustee

Victoria Gearity, Mayor of Ossining

Julie Goldberg, 2018 candidate for 38th State Senate District

Margaret Grace, Former Piermont Democratic Committee Chair

Michael Grant, Rockland County Legislator

Don Hammond, Mayor of Nyack

Dennis Hardy, Former Mayor of Piermont

Stephanie Hausner, Former Clarkstown Town Councilwoman

Mimi Hoffman, Former South Nyack Democratic Committee Chair

Michael Hogan, Chair, Orangetown Democratic Committee

Daniel Jean-Gilles, Former Nyack Village Trustee

Susanne Kernan, Former Pomona Village Trustee Candidate

Thom Kleiner, Former Orangetown Town Supervisor

Steve Knowlton, Former Nyack Village Trustee

Denise Kronstadt, Former Rockland County Legislator, Piermont

Thomasina Laidley-Brown, Chair, Ossining Democratic Committee

Dana Levenberg, Ossining Town Supervisor

Rika Levin, Deputy Mayor, Village of Ossining

Bruce Levine, Former Rockland County Legislator, Montebello

Donna Lightfoot-Cooper, Nyack Village Trustee

Omar Lopez, Ossining Village Trustee

Marie Lorenzini, Nyack Village Trustee

Nancy Low-Hogan, Former Rockland County Legislator, South Nyack

Brendan Monahan, Past President of Westchester County Young Democrats

Vince Monte, Former Chair, Rockland County Democratic Committee

Louise Parker, Deputy Mayor, Village of Nyack

Manuel Quezada, Ossining Village Trustee

Chaim Rose, Chestnut Ridge Village Trustee

Allan Ryff, Former Orangetown Town Councilman

Dan Salmon, Former Orangetown Town Council Candidate

Chris Sanders, Former Mayor of Piermont

Barbara Scheulen, Piermont Democratic Committee Chair and Past President of South Orangetown School Board

Andy Stewart, Former Orangetown Town Supervisor

Karen Tarapata, Mayor of Upper Nyack

Robert Tompkins, Former Orangetown Town Clerk Candidate

Bruce Tucker, Mayor of Piermont

Jordan Turner, Former Chairman, Nyack Democratic Committee

Annmarie Uhl, Former Chair, Orangetown Democratic Committee

Grant Valentine, Deputy Mayor, Village of Chestnut Ridge

Paul Van Alstyne, Chestnut Ridge Village Trustee

Dana White, Candidate for Ossining Village Trustee

Richard Wishnie, Former Westchester County Legislator, Briarcliff Manor

Patsy Wooters, Former Suffern Democratic Committee Chair and Former County Legislature Candidate

1199SEIU - United Healthcare Workers East

“Elijah Reichlin-Melnick shares the values of 1199SEIU healthcare workers; he believes that healthcare is a fundamental right for all, and everyone has the right to affordable, accessible and comprehensive care. We look forward to working with Elijah in the NYS Senate to protect our hospitals and nursing homes from budget cuts that would threaten quality care, and to ensure that healthcare workers receive fair wages and benefits that will help recruit and retain safe and stable staffing." —1199SEIU Hudson Valley/Capital Region Political Director Maurice Brown

32BJ SEIU - Service Employees International Union

We are an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2.1 million members dedicated to raising industry standards, making life better for working families and our communities, and building a fair economy. 32BJ is the union of property service workers, and we take care of residential and commercial buildings, along with some unusual properties: country clubs, racetracks, and casinos. Our 4,000 members work in Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, and Westchester counties in New York State.

Association of Commuter Rail Employees

“On Behalf of the hardworking members of the Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE), I am proud to offer ACRE’s endorsement of Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for New York State Senate. The result of our discussions displayed your commitment to working families, combined with your experience working with organized labor in your previous roles, we are confident that you will be the independent and unwavering voice that District 38 deserves.”

Equality NY PAC

Equality NY PAC is a political action committee dedicated to supporting candidates for public office in New York State who are committed to the civil rights and needs of the LGBTQI community.

“We are so lucky to have you as a champion for LGBTQI rights here in NYS.”

Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats

The Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats are a group of LGBTQ Democrats and allies located all around the Hudson Valley who have led the fight locally for equal rights for all.

With the Trump administration continuing their attempts to give a legal cloak to discrimination under the guise of "religious liberty" Elijah is committed to standing up for the rights of LGBTQ New Yorkers and ensuring that everyone can go through life free from bigotry or harrassment.

New York League of Conservation Voters

When New Yorkers go to the polls, they count on the New York League of Conservation Voters to recommend the candidate most likely to be an environmental leader. I am proud to announce that I have been chosen as a candidate with an outstanding environmental record, and have been endorsed by NYLCV.

From the NYLCV: "As the White House continues to roll back environmental protections, leadership in Congress and the State Legislature is more important than ever. One of the most important ways that everyday New Yorkers can send a signal that they care about the environment is through their choice at the ballot box. We urge voters to use our endorsement as a seal of approval for an outstanding environmental record and cast a vote for the environment.

Moms Demand Action - Gun Sense Candidate Distinction

“We are happy to inform you that your campaign has been awarded the 2020 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. Thank you again for advocating for gun violence prevention and making a commitment to govern with gun safety in mind.

Moms Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America. With nearly six million supporters and volunteer chapters in every state, Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.

Please note, however, that the Gun Sense Candidate distinction is not an endorsement from Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund or its volunteer network, and should not be represented as such. Instead, it is a signal to our supporters, volunteers and voters across the country that a candidate stands for gun violence prevention and will govern with gun safety in mind, if elected.”

New Politics

New Politics is a bipartisan organization that aims to revitalize American democracy by recruiting, developing, and electing leaders who have committed their lives to serving our country.

“Elijah Reichlin-Melnick has devoted his career to public service -- both as an educator and in government. We know that some of the most meaningful change happens at the state level and that’s why New Yorkers in the 38th District should be thrilled to have a champion like Elijah going to work for them in Albany. We’re so proud to endorse this remarkable servant leader and look forward to seeing the impact he has on the state house.”

New York State United Teachers and Rockland County Teachers Association

“It's clear that in Rockland & Westchester counties our public schools are the cornerstones of our communities, and we need elected representatives who recognize that and will fight for public education in Albany,” RCTA President Kevin O'Connor said. “After an extensive review process, all of our local associations within the 38th Senatorial District believe that Elijah Reichlin-Melnick will do just that. Especially amid this global pandemic, support for policies and funding that will move public education forward is critical as we all work doubly hard to provide educational services and other essential resources for students and families.”

Orangetown Democratic Committee

“We typically do not endorse candidates in primary elections," said Michael Hogan, the Committee Chair, "but the current pandemic has shown that we need the best possible leaders at all levels of government. By virtue of his experience, intelligence, and energy, Elijah is that kind of leader. We hope that, as some of the folks in the 38th District who know Elijah best, our endorsement will help persuade other Democrats in Rockland and Westchester to join us to send him to fight for us in Albany.”

Ossining Democratic Committee

Joining the endorsements by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and 12 other current and former elected officials, candidates, and party leaders, the Ossining Town Democratic Committee has endorsed Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for New York State Senate in District 38.

Rockland United

“We're thrilled to announce that Rockland United has endorsed Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for Senate in the SD38 Democratic Primary. We’re excited to be working with a candidate who will represent all of us in Albany. We believe that Elijah would bring a strong progressive approach to budget justice, healthcare access, climate, and criminal justice reform on our behalf and we hope you'll join us in working to send him to the Senate!”

RWDSU/UFCW LOCAL 338

“We have a tradition of endorsing candidates who provide a strong voice for working men and woman and we see you as someone who will continue that tradition. Your dedication to the people of Westchester and Rockland Counties has been exemplary and we hope to continue to work closely with you on many issues affecting our membership.

We are proud to endorse you for election as State Senator and we look forward to partnering with you to create a secure future for all of New York’s working families.”

Teamsters Local 445

Teamsters Local 445 is the largest and strongest Labor Union in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, in upstate New York. We serve over 3400 members in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Putnam and Westchester counties.

Our members have one thing in common: they are all protected by a contract that improves and guarantees their wages, benefits, working conditions, job protections and time off.

Theatrical Teamsters Local 817

“Theatrical Teamsters Local 817 is proud to endorse your campaign for state senate in the 38th district. At a time when the film and television industry face unprecedented challenges from the COVID epidemic, we know you will be a strong advocate for the industry and the needs of our members. Your experience working in state and local government will enable you to be an effective fighter for the interests of organized labor and all your constituents.”

True Blue NY

True Blue NY is a leading progressive organization fighting for a more equitable New York state through new leadership in the state legislature. TBNY was instrumental in ousting members of the “Independent Democratic Caucus”, or IDC, in the State Senate that spent years blocking progressive legislation.

United Scenic Artists - Local 829

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, is a labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. The members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials and exhibitions.

Westchester County Legal Abortion PAC - Choice Matters

"WCLA PAC is excited to endorse Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for NYS Senate in District 38. Elijah is a breath of fresh air for this district, and is well equipped with solid community and government experience. His knowledge of and passion for reproductive freedom and social justice are unquestionable. From his prior government experience, having worked in the regional Nyack offices of Congress Members Engel and Lowey, to his current positions as a Village of Nyack Trustee and Legislative Director for Senator Skoufis, Elijah Reichlin-Melnick understands firsthand exactly what it takes to advocate for and pass important legislation, and to represent his constituents. He successfully brought that commitment and knowledge to bear in this 2019-2020 legislative session, and he will bring it to Albany when you elect him on June 23, 2020.” Catherine Lederer-Plaskett, WCLA PAC

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