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Unshackle Upstate Announces Additional Legislative Endorsements

October 14th, 2020

Unshackle Upstate, through its political action committee UPAC, has endorsed 8 additional candidates for the New York State Assembly.

“Albany needs new representatives who will fight for overburdened taxpayers and struggling employers. These hardworking candidates have earned our support and we encourage voters to support them on Election Day.” said Brian Sampson, Unshackle Upstate Chairman and president of Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State Chapter.

Assembly Endorsements

Frank Smierciak II – District 143
Paul DeLorenzo – District 111
Robert Pecoraro – District 140
Robin Wolfgang – District 146
Mark Venesky – District 127
Josh Jensen – District 134
Dean Michael – District 106
Mike Lawler – District 97

The 8 candidates were evaluated in partnership with Unshackle Upstate’s member organizations: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Empire Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.