CSEA Announces Statewide Endorsements

ALBANY, NY (01/27/2026) (readMedia)-- The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) today announced its endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James for re-election.

"These endorsements reflect CSEA's support for leaders who consistently work with labor," said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan. "CSEA looks forward to continuing our partnership to strengthen New York's workforce and build a more stable and affordable future for all."

At a time when public employees across the country face growing threats to pensions, collective bargaining rights and workplace protections, New York has taken a different path. From child care, to health care, to public safety, to retirement security, Governor Hochul has delivered positive results. She strengthened pensions, improved worker safety and invested in services by working with labor.

"Governor Hochul is a proven leader who understands that services New Yorkers rely on depend on a strong workforce," said Sullivan. "Her leadership has delivered real results for working people, retirees and the communities we serve."

"Workers keep this state moving, and I'm grateful to my friend, Mary Sullivan, and the men and women of the Civil Service Employees Association for their commitment to fighting for workers and making their voices heard in this election," said Governor Kathy Hochul. "I'm proud to stand with CSEA in their fight for fair pay, a safe workplace, and a government that always works for working people. From creating good-paying union jobs to making New York more affordable for the families that need it most, we've shown this state what's possible when government and labor work as partners. I'm honored to have CSEA's support in this race and look forward to deepening our partnership as we continue fighting for New Yorkers."

Those results are visible across every region of the state and across nearly every sector represented by CSEA, including in Western New York.

"Governor Hochul understands county government because she's lived it. As a former Erie County Clerk and a member of Congress representing Western New York, she knows firsthand the workforce that keeps local services running," said CSEA Western Region President Steve Healy. "CSEA worked with her during her time in county government and in Congress, and that relationship has continued during her tenure as governor. As governor, she made sure federal recovery funding reached counties across our region and gave local governments the flexibility they needed to retain staff and continue serving the public."

About CSEA:

The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) is one of the largest and most influential unions in New York and the United States. CSEA has about 250,000 members and represents state, county, municipal, school district, child care, and private sector employees. Formed in 1910, CSEA has improved the lives of hardworking New Yorkers for more than 100 years, and is the largest affiliate of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For more information, visit cseany.org.