Upstate United Announces Endorsements in State Senate and Assembly Races

October 25th, 2024

Rochester, New York—Upstate United, through its political action committee, UPAC, has announced its slate of 2024 legislative endorsements. The bipartisan list includes 11 senatorial and 19 assembly candidates vying to represent districts throughout Upstate New York.

Senate Endorsements
Jake Ashby – Senate District 43
Jim Tedisco – Senate District 44
Dan Stec – Senate District 45
Mark Walczyk – Senate District 49
Peter Oberacker – Senate District 51
Joe Griffo – Senate District 53
Pam Helming – Senate District 54
Jeremy Cooney – Senate District 56
George Borrello – Senate District 57
Tom O’Mara – Senate District 58
Rob Ortt – Senate District 62

Assembly Endorsements
Chris Tague – Assembly District 102
Didi Barrett – Assembly District 106
John McDonald – Assembly District 108
Carrie Woerner – Assembly District 113
Matthew Simpson – Assembly District 114
Billy Jones – Assembly District 115
Scott Gray – Assembly District 116
Ken Blankenbush – Assembly District 117
Robert Smullen– Assembly District 118
Marianne Buttenschon – Assembly District 119
Will Barclay – Assembly District 120
Joe Angelino – Assembly District 121
Donna Lupardo – Assembly District 123
Christopher Friend – Assembly District 124
John Lemondes – Assembly District 126
Jeff Gallahan – Assembly District 131
Phil Palmesano – Assembly District 132
Steve Hawley – Assembly District 139
Angelo Morinello – Assembly District 145

The 30 candidates were evaluated in partnership with Upstate United’s member organizations. Upstate United and its leadership team may make additional endorsements before Tuesday, November 5.