CSEA endorses McGrath in 9th Senate District race

ALBANY, NY (03/23/2016)(readMedia)-- CSEA – New York's leading union – has endorsed Chris McGrath in the special election for the New York State Senate 9th District.

"Chris McGrath leads by example in his life and in his community," said CSEA President Danny Donohue. "CSEA members on Long Island enthusiastically support him because he has the personal qualities that good elected representatives should have."

"I want to thank the thousands of hardworking members of CSEA for their endorsement and trust in me. The members of CSEA represent the strength and resiliency of the New York state and Long Island work force," said McGrath.

CSEA's endorsement was made by the union's statewide Political Action Committee based on recommendation from the Long Island Region Political Action Committee.

The special election for the 9th District Senate seat will be held Tuesday, April 19.

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