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NYSYR Announce 3rd Round of Candidate Endorsements for 2023 Election Cycle

By October 27, 2023October 29th, 2023News

ALBANY, NY — With early voting set to begin tomorrow across New York, the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs (NYSYR) announced its third and final round of endorsed candidates for the 2023 election cycle.  These endorsements are exclusive to candidates who are Young Republicans (those ages 18 to 40) and now make them eligible to access resources, including financing, digital services, and boots-on-the-ground support.

The NYSYR represents more than 50 county- and campus-based chapters comprising more than 2,500 registered members statewide.  It is a diverse coalition of professional operatives, public servants, elected officials, business leaders, young professionals, and students working to recruit, train, and elect a new generation of Republicans across New York. 

In June, NYSYR announced its first round of endorsements, and then in August announced its second round of endorsementsThis third round of endorsements brings the total number of endorsed Young Republicans in this year’s general election to 84:

Erie County 

Brian Adams for West Seneca Highway Superintendent

Greene County

Steven Espel for Catskill Town Council

Madison County

Richard Rossi for Oneida Mayor

Anna Hood for Oneida Chamberlain*

Steven Laureti for Oenida Common Council*

Michelle Kinville for Oneida Common Council*

William Pagano for Oneida Common Council*

Oswego County

Marissa Hanlon for Fulton Mayor

Kyle Walton for Oswego Common Council

Jesse Vanucchi for Oswego Common Council*

Rockland County 

Raymond Sheridan for County Legislator (District 9)

Ariel Dahan for County Legislator (District 12)

Elye Kramer for County Legislator (District 15)

Avi Yanklewitz for County Legislator (District 7)

Suffolk County

Gretta Leon for East Hampton Town Supervisor

Warren County

Magen MacDavid for Glens Falls Supervisor (Ward 2)

*denotes incumbent


“From Montauk to Buffalo, Young Republicans are stepping up to form a new generation of Republican leadership in New York,” said NYSYR Chairman Peter Giunta“This year, more than 80 Young Republicans will carry our standard into the ongoing battle to save our state — but, more importantly, this is our chance to take back local control from the out-of-touch, power-craven Democrats.  Our efforts here set the stage for next year’s election, where we will marshal this army of Young Republicans to protect our Republican Majority in Congress and fire radical Kirsten Gillibrand.”