ENDORSEMENTS
The City of Troy Democratic Committee is proud to endorse the following individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the Democratic Party and the community:
Kamala Harris
President
As the daughter of parents who brought her to civil rights marches in a stroller, she was inspired to tackle injustice from an early age. She took that mission to county courtrooms, the California Attorney General’s office, the United States Senate, and the White House.
Now she is running for President of the United States to continue protecting our freedoms, delivering justice, and expanding opportunity so that every American can not just get by, but get ahead.
Paul Tonko
New York’s 20th Congressional District
A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, Paul has served as a progressive champion in the U.S. House of Representatives for the Capital Region since 2009. He is running for re-election to strengthen the voices of his constituents and all Americans who value good jobs, quality education, and economic and social justice.
Alvin Gamble
NYS Senate
Alvin is dedicated to the betterment of New York’s families and will promote the continued strong growth of jobs and small businesses in our District and State, which are the cornerstones of our region’s economy. He is a committed defender of reproductive rights, strengthening public education, protecting the environment, and protecting against inflation of rent, housing, and food costs.
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John T. McDonald, III
NYS 108th Assembly District
John T. McDonald III, RPh has served in the New York State Assembly representing the 108th Assembly District since 2013, which consists of parts of Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties, including the City of Cohoes, his hometown where he previously served as Mayor for 13 years, and the communities of Green Island, North Greenbush, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Waterford, and the cities of Troy and Watervliet.
Hon. Christopher T. Maier
Troy City Court Judge (Criminal)
Judge Maier serves for the Troy City Court in Rensselaer County in the Third Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the City Court bench in 2005 and re-elected in 2014. Prior to joining the bench, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office, and as a part-time corporation council for the City of Troy in New York.
Gary Galuski
Rensselaer County Legislature
Gary Galuski had served on the Troy City Council from 2008 to 2015. His accomplishments during his tenure with the city council include increased public safety funding, reducing the mayor’s tax increase and securing millions of dollars in grant funds. He is committed to bringing neighborhood's some relief with block grants.
Matt Hauf
Troy City Court Judge (Family)
Matt Hauf has served as an Assistant District Attorney in both Albany and Troy, NY. He has spent his career servicing the people of Albany and Rensselaer Counties.
