Candidates for November 3, 2026
Sarah Wolcott for NYS Assembly
Born and raised in Batavia, Sarah Wolcott embodies the grit, compassion, and determination of Western New York. A proud graduate of Genesee Community College, she values education and practical life experience.
Whether it’s fighting for affordable healthcare, protecting workers’ rights, or ensuring that rural communities aren’t left behind, Sarah brings lived experience, moral clarity, and relentless drive that's so desperately needed in politics right now. She’s not just running to represent the district, she’s running to uplift it.
Joe Morelle for US Congress
Joe has lived in the same Irondequoit neighborhood for most of his life. The son of a Korean war veteran and lifelong Plumbers and Pipefitters union member, Joe learned early on from his parents the value of hard work and the principles of honesty and integrity. These ideals led him to pursue public service, where he has represented our community first in the County Legislature, then in the New York State Assembly as Majority Leader, and now in the United States House of Representatives where he serves as the Ranking Member on the House Administration Committee, as well as the Vice Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee.
Tom DiNapoli for NYS Comptroller
Above all else, Tom DiNapoli is known for integrity, independence and steadfast leadership.
As the people’s fiscal watchdog, Tom has worked for taxpayers by following the money at all levels of government from local fire districts to massive state agencies. He has identified billions in waste, misuse and cost savings through audits of local governments, state agencies, public authorities and state contracts. When he found problems, Tom pushed for change and held government accountable to ensure New Yorkers get the most for their money. Tom is a born and bred middle-class New Yorker, born on Long Island, and currently residing in Nassau County. The grandson of immigrants and the son of union workers, Tom’s parents instilled in him the core values of hard work, family, faith, and doing good that continue to be his guideposts.
Letitia James for Attorney General
Her statement: I’ve taken on the powerful — from big corporations, to the ultra-wealthy, to powerful politicians like Donald Trump — and delivered real results for New Yorkers.
When the Trump administration pushed over-policing policies that target our immigrant neighbors, I fought back because protecting all New Yorkers makes us stronger. When Donald Trump defrauded the people of New York, I took him to court and held him accountable.
And as Trump and extreme Republicans ramp up their attacks on everything we stand for – threatening immigrants’ rights, raising prices for working people, and launching efforts to roll back voting rights – I’m using the full power of the attorney general’s office to fight back.