Our endorsements
ORGANIZATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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New York Working Families Party
“Eli Northrup is a public defender who has spent his career fighting for justice and standing up for people. He was the WFP candidate for Assembly District 69 when he first ran in 2024, and the members and affiliates voted enthusiastically to endorse him again this year. As a public defender, Eli will bring a unique and desperately needed perspective to the criminal legal reform conversation. He also urgently understands the need for guaranteed support and economic stability for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. NYWFP is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69.”
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Three Parks Independent Democrats
“Three Parks Independent Democrats is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly. He will be a great successor to Micah Lasher not only as a true representative of our community, but also as a relentless opponent of Republicans' fascism.”
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Broadway Democrats
“Eli Northrup is exactly the kind of principled, community-driven leader Morningside Heights and Manhattan Valley deserve. His work as a public defender and tireless advocate for fairness and justice reflects the very best of our progressive values. Broadway Democrats is proud to stand with Eli Northrup in his campaign for State Assembly.”
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The Jewish Vote (Jews for Racial & Economic Justice)
"The Jewish Vote is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for NY State Assembly District 69. Eli is a public defender, longtime advocate in criminal legal reform and Albany advocacy, and a member of Jews For Racial & Economic Justice. From helping New Yorkers impacted by the war on drugs apply for retail cannabis licenses, to organizing to pass the Clean Slate Act, to representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal courts, to fighting alongside to make police records transparent, to organizing to pass and protect bail reform, Eli’s is exactly the kind of Jewish Left voice we so urgently need more of in elected office."
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Sunrise Movement NYC
"Our generation deserves a fighter who knows that immigrant, economic, and climate justice require that we stand against authoritarianism and oligarchy,” said Michael Magazine, on behalf of Sunrise Movement NYC. “We are so proud to announce that Sunrise Movement NYC will be carrying over our previous endorsement of Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69."
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Columbia Democrats
The Columbia University College Democrats are an undergraduate student-led campus organization at Columbia University in the City of New York. Chartered to provide a forum for education, debate, and activism surrounding the broad principles of the Democratic Party, we have worked to further the goals of the Democratic Party and better the Columbia University community. We fight for progressive values at all levels of government, help elect Democrats across the country, and work to shape the future of the Democratic Party. We are the largest—and most active—political organization at Columbia University.
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Tenants PAC
"Tenants Political Action Committee is proud to announce our endorsement of Eli Northrup for State Assembly. Tenants in the 69th Assembly District deserve a champion in Albany who will consistently stand up for them and their rights. As a public defender, Eli has dedicated his professional life to serving the people, not powerful interests. As a tenant himself, he understands the challenges facing working families and is committed to putting constituents first. " - Esteban Giron, Political Directora
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Upper West Side Action Group
Upper West Side Action Group: MoveOn/Indivisible/Swing Left was the first SwingLeft group on the Upper West Side formed in January 2017 a week before the first Women's March. We're a congenial group with activists from all over NYC working to turn targeted red states/districts blue through door knocking/canvassing, voter registration, postcards/letters, phoning and fundraising. While we are very focused on making our actions effective, we arrange them to also be enjoyable. Help turn the tide and make friends along the way.
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Citizen Action New York
“Citizen Action of New York is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69, in recognition of the impactful partnership we’ve built together especially around advancing criminal justice reform,” said Carolyn Martinez-Class and Rebecca Garrard, Co- Executive Directors of Citizen Action of New York. “Eli has been a relentless advocate for fairness, dignity, and due process, both in Albany and in our communities—fighting to reduce incarceration, protect the rights of people with criminal records, and bring real accountability to a broken system. His leadership and unwavering commitment to racial and social justice are exactly what we need in the Assembly, and we’re proud to stand with him.”
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Churches United For Fair Housing Action
“CUFFH Action is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for New York State Assembly District 69,” said Rob Solano, founder and executive director of CUFFH Action. “Eli’s longtime experience as a public defender gives him crucial insight into our justice system and the issues it raises for our community, and we’re very confident that he’ll leverage his background and organizing experience to fight for working-class New Yorkers in Albany.”
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Run for Something
“Bold leaders like Eli are at the forefront of the fight for our rights and freedoms at a time when they have never faced greater threats,” said Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and President of Run for Something. “Run for Something is proud to endorse Eli as part of our latest class of young leaders working to secure lasting change in their communities.”
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MET Council Action
“Assembly District 69, the Upper West Side, has an open seat. This is a chance for tenants to get a strong advocate in Albany, which is why we are excited to endorse Eli Northrup. Northrup is a public defender who knows up front the struggles of tenants fighting for their housing.”
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TREEage
“Eli’s longstanding commitment to communities in need is exactly what TREEage looks for in a climate champion — and we believe he’s ready to bring that fight to Albany,” says Zuzu Qadeer, TREEage’s Political Director. “His passion for the environment and openness to youth voices make him the candidate we’ve been waiting for. We are proud to support Eli and excited to help send him to AD69”
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Lincoln Center Democrats
The Lincoln Center Democrats are proud to endorse Eli Northrup at a time when so many communities are under attack from forces in Washington, we need a public defender in Albany!
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Indivisible Harlem
"I am honored and excited to endorse Eli Northrup both as an individual and on behalf of Indivisible Harlem. We see Eli as exactly what we urgently need in the Assembly. He is deeply knowledgeable about and committed to addressing the most pressing issues of our time--and his long experience protecting the vulnerable both as a public defender and as a crafter of legislation testifies to that. Most important, he is also a coalition-builder who will create the momentum to get the necessary wins in Albany." - Rebecca Saletan founding member, Indivisible Harlem and Invest in Our New York coalition.
ELECTED OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS
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Former City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal
“Eli brings the kind of integrity and passion for public policy that the Upper West Side needs and deserves. I'm proud to endorse him. New York faces unprecedented challenges and with Eli, we will send a seasoned advocate to Albany who shares our values. He will protect affordable housing and help prepare New York for the fights ahead. Eli listens and is a proven community builder; that is why I am confident he will make a great Assemblymember for the 69th District."
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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
“I’m proud to endorse Eli Northrup. As a public defender, Eli has spent his career on the front lines standing up to injustice and fighting for affordable housing, community safety, and accountability in government. I trust him to bring that fight up to Albany. I endorsed his progressive campaign in 2024, and am proud to again this time. Eli is the champion New Yorkers need and deserve in this moment.”
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Former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean
“Eli a principled leader with the experience to lead effectively. Time and again, he’s chosen service over self-interest. He combines independent thinking with a deep sense of responsibility, and he’s never backed away from doing the hard, principled work that real change demands. He brings both credibility and conviction to public service, that is why I am proud to endorse Eli for State Assembly in District 69.”
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State Senator Gustavo Rivera
“I've worked with Eli Northrup for many years on criminal justice issues, expanding economic opportunities, and fighting for affordable housing. I know firsthand just how dedicated and ready Eli is to advocate for New Yorkers who need Albany to actually work for the people. I’m proud to support his campaign for State Assembly to be a smart, passionate representative for his community."
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Assemblymember Amanda Septimo
“I have known Eli for years, and whether in court or in Albany, he has always shown up for others. He’s a true friend, a fierce advocate, and a tireless fighter for justice. I am excited to have a colleague with Eli’s knowledge and experience in Albany to help craft policy solutions for all New Yorkers and to join us in the fight to strengthen New York in response to threats from the federal government. I couldn’t be prouder to endorse Eli for New York State Assembly."
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State Senator John Liu
“New York needs bold, unapologetic progressive leadership to meet the challenges of this moment. Eli Northrup's record of advocacy and deep commitment to working-class communities makes him exactly the kind of leader we need in Albany right now. As the former Comptroller for New York City and a Senator serving in Albany for the last 7 years, I am proud to support Eli Northrup for State Assembly.”
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State Senator Jabari Brisport
“In every space, from the courtroom to the State capital, Eli shows up with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to others. He lifts people up, brings folks together, and always fights for what’s right. That is why I'm proud to support Eli for the State Assembly."
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State Senator Julia Salazar
“Eli Northrup has spent his career speaking up for people when they need an advocate, in courtrooms and in Albany. I’ve seen Eli show up with passion and persistence year after year. That’s why I’m proud to endorse his campaign for State Assembly. We need more leaders in Albany who understand the stakes for everyday New Yorkers— especially under a hostile federal government. I know Eli will be a principled and passionate advocate for the Upper West Side.”
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City Councilmember Harvey Epstein
“Eli has spent his career fighting for working-class New Yorkers and championing the issues that matter most to our communities: affordable housing, community safety, and environmental justice. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has stood up for those without a voice and worked to make our justice system fairer for all. I have seen first-hand how hard he fights for his neighbors and New Yorkers in need, and I know he will continue to be a tireless advocate for people in need. I am proud to endorse Eli Northrup for the New York State Assembly."
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Assemblymember Latrice Walker
“As an Assemblymember representing Brownsville, I am proud to endorse Eli Northrup to represent the Upper West Side in the Assembly. As an attorney, Eli has spent his career on the front lines standing up to injustice and fighting for affordable housing, community safety, and accountability in government. I trust him to bring that same fight up to Albany. Eli is the champion New Yorkers need at this moment.”
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Assemblymember Claire Valdez
“Eli understands what it means to serve. For years, he has shown up in Albany to make a difference for not just his neighborhood, but for all New Yorkers. Albany is a tough place to navigate and an even tougher place to get things done. Eli has shown time and time again that he knows how to get results for the people who need him most. I would be thrilled to have him as a colleague in the Assembly, which is why I am proud to support his campaign."
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Assemblymember Emily Gallagher
“Eli Northrup has stood shoulder to shoulder with New Yorkers in the fight for housing justice and criminal justice reform across the state. He’s the kind of leader who listens first and follows through with bold action and determination. I am confident that when he’s in Albany, Eli will continue standing up for fairness, accountability, and the people who need the government to work for them."
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Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha
“At a time when so much is at stake and New Yorkers are grappling with multiple crises, we need Eli's discipline, persistence, and wealth of experience in Albany so that we can rebuild our democracy to serve people's needs. With Eli in the Assembly, I'm certain we would be able to get so much more done for the entire state. That is why I am proud to endorse Eli’s campaign for State Assembly in District 69.”
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Assemblymember Anna Kelles
“Eli has spent his career fighting on the front lines for justice, affordable housing, and safer, stronger communities. He is thoughtful, loyal, and kind. I know he’ll bring that same sense of courage and commitment to Albany on behalf of the Upper West Side. Eli is exactly the kind of champion New Yorkers need and I am proud to endorse him for State Assembly in District 69."
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District Leader Curtis Arluck
“Eli Northrup has spent his career fighting for justice. He's tenacious, effective and has a great sense of humor. I'm honored to support my West 111th St. neighbor Eli Northrup for the NY State Assembly.”
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District Leader Theresa Canter
“Eli has the relevant experience we need in Albany and am confident he will be an excellent representative of the Upper West Side. I am proud to endorse Eli Northrup as Micah Lasher's successor in the Assembly.”
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District Leader Dan Cohen
“Eli will carry on the tradition of courageous leadership exemplified by his predecessors, including Micah Lasher, Daniel O'Donnell, and Ed Sullivan. I look forward to his representing the 69th Assembly District and I am proud to endorse him.”
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District Leader Paula Diamond Roman
“Eli Northrup has the experience, integrity, and determination that we, on the Upper West Side, need in Albany. He knows how to get results, stand up for his community, and will be laser-focused on building a strong defense against Trump and supporting our local small businesses that we treasure. I’m proud to help lead Broadway Democrats in supporting Eli Northrup for State Assembly.”
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Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi
“Albany needs more leaders like Eli. He is a dedicated and principled public servant with a focus on making our laws work in the best interests of the people. I've seen his commitment to fighting for youth justice and legal system reform first hand as an advocate in Albany. I’m endorsing Eli for State Assembly because we need more State legislators with real experience to successfully advance the policies that New Yorkers need."
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Assemblymember Gabriella Romero
“Eli Northrup is the kind of partner we need in Albany. He is smart, principled, and committed. Like me, he spent his career as a public defender fighting for justice and building coalitions to get things done. I’m endorsing Eli for State Assembly because we need more practitioners with real experience that know the cracks in the system from seeing their failures - public defenders see everyday the failures that need fixing."
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NJ Assemblymember Chigozie Onyema
“As an Assemblyperson across the river in New Jersey, I’m proud to endorse my law school classmate Eli Northrup for New York State Assembly. From our time at NYU, Eli has been a tireless voice for communities left out of the conversation. I know he’ll bring that same passion to Albany to do everything possible to make New York City and beyond a more just and a more affordable place to live."
UNION ENDORSEMENTS
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UAW Region 9A
“UAW Region 9A is proud to endorse Eli Northrup, a public defender and one of our former members, who has always stood by working class New Yorkers in the fight for a better, more just legal system,” said Jane Fox, chair of UAW’s New York City CAP Council and the Legal Aid Society attorney unit of UAW Local 2325. “Albany needs real people who have been on the ground pushing change and that's Eli. We know he will continue to push for affordability and advance a powerful pro-labor agenda in Albany.”
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Communications Workers of America, District 1
“CWA District 1 is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for New York Assembly! Eli has a strong track record of fighting for New York’s working families and advocating for things like healthcare reform and housing affordability to ensure that this community can really thrive. Electing Eli is a vital part of ensuring that New York continues to be among the strongest states in the country for workers!,” said CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis G. Trainor.
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District Council 9
“District Council 9 proudly endorses Eli Northrup for New York State Assembly, District 69. Eli understands that strong union jobs are a proven pathway to economic stability for working families. He is committed to working people, expanding apprenticeship programs, investing in job training, and ensuring New Yorkers have access to safe, high-quality union careers. We are confident that in Albany, Eli will be a strong advocate and partner for our workers and the communities they support.”
COMMUNITY LEADER ENDORSEMENTS
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Community Leader & Policy Advocate Zephyr Teachout
"Eli is the real deal: an honest, fresh voice, and a committed attorney with a razor-sharp intellect and moral sensibility that can cut through the fog of Albany politics. At every fork in his life he has chosen public service and advocated for what's right, not what's convenient. The Upper West Side deserves a leader like him to represent the extraordinary spirit of this community; he will be a lion of reform in the Assembly.”
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Community Leader & Drag Artist Marti Gould Cummings
“We are in living in unprecedented times. Experience, values, and being of service are tantamount to who we should be electing. Eli is a principled leader and fighter. His work for social justice and the fight for New Yorkers is a fight he has done throughout his career. We need him in Albany to continue the work of making New York one that is for all people.”
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Midwife & Past President Park West Village Tenants Association Pat Loftman
“The Working Class needs someone who is independent of political alliances and who is committed to delivering for every day New Yorkers. That is Eli!”
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Community Organizer Dan McSweeney
“Eli has supported a variety of initiatives in our community and has demonstrated his commitment, abilities, and agreement with our values. I am glad to support his candidacy for State Assembly.”
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Democratic State Committee Candidate Jacob Kimbarow
“With Eli Northrup, our neighborhood will have someone who’s ready to work on day one….because it won’t be day one, it’ll be the next day in the advocacy and policy work he’s been doing for the last decade. I’m excited for the future of Morningside Heights & the UWS, our city, and our state with Eli Northrup as our Assembly member”
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Manhattan Community Board 7 Member Ken Coughlin
“As issues and wind currents change, you want principled elected officials like Eli who remain true to certain core values like justice and fairness, and who will be an advocate for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves.”
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Broadway Democrats Vice President Laura Danford Mandel
“Eli Northrup is the kind of person you want fighting for your community. He is principled, thoughtful, and deeply committed to public service. He has spent his career standing up for people too often overlooked, and I’m proud to support him because I know he will bring that same integrity and dedication to representing us in Albany.”
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Community Leader Arlene Geiger
“Eli is deeply committed to social justice. He’s not only an effective advocate but warm and caring personally. He’ll be an asset for us in Albany.”
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Activist & Historian Rachel B. Tiven
“Our district needs someone fearless to represent us all, and that's Eli.”
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Community Caretaker Joseph Arbo
“Eli has the integrity and knowledge to do a very good Job for our community. He certainly has my vote. I trust him to get things done right.”
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Voting Community Board Member Lydia Gerson
“We need new leadership in New York; one who Shirley Chisholm often said about herself is unbossed and unbought.”
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LGBTQIA+ Community Advocate Sneha Scharbach
“I am writing to formally endorse Eli. He truly understands that equality requires the active protection of our most vulnerable community members. Eli is deeply committed to this cause, and we need his level of dedication to achieve genuine, lived equality.”
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Performer, Community Leader & Volunteer Virl Andrick
“I appreciate Eli Northrup's legal work and activism in Albany and New York City, as well as his knowledge of the New York State political landscape and the needs of Upper Westsiders here in Manhattan.”
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Morningside Heights Resident & Parent James Dennin
“Eli gets it. He gets what makes our community tick, how we can make it better and how to pull the levers in Albany to deliver for his neighbors. Eli is a role model who takes action whether he is on the campaign trail or not. He is more than just an activist -- he has helped shape legislation and write laws that protect the most vulnerable New Yorkers. It's high time we send this man to the state legislature where he belongs!”
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Small Business Owner Richard Robbins
“Eli has been fighting for New Yorkers for decades and is committed to being a dedicated progressive leader, working with the community to serve Upper West Siders and all New Yorkers.”
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Community & Tenant Organizer Michael Gross
“Eli has been a reliable and passionate advocate for the housing issues facing the Morningside Heights community. He has spent his career fighting for justice and progressive change, and his breadth of experience is exactly what this district needs. I am proud to support him!”
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Health Advocate Steve Auerbach, MD
“Eli is both correct on all the issues, and has the rare combination of being both experienced and independent. Our community needs a strong independent advocate of, by, and for us all.”
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Professor Sheldon Pollock
“Eli is precisely the person Morningside Heights needs in the Assembly. He is smart, he is tough, he cares about working people, students, immigrants. He understands that Columbia must become a real partner to the community. He understands that real estate interests have to get real. He is on the right side of every important piece of legislation pending in Albany, especially New York For All. He will fight for us the way he has been fighting as a public defender for the past 10 years. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and a mensch.”
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Community Organizer & Advocate Erin McConnell
“Our community needs someone who represent our neighbors needs and interests first and foremost, a politician who is willing to be up front about what they believe even when it means challenging the party line, and who are willing to dream big about how government can improve our lives and act on those dreams - Eli is that person for our district.”
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Columbia College Student Council Vice President for Finance Emerson Wolfgang Ellenwood
“As a Columbia student, I know that Eli has students backs. We need a representative in Albany who will fight for young people. Eli is undoubtedly our guy.”
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Community Leader Emily Wenzel
“Eli is such a strong advocate for all the people of our district. He will represent us and stand up for us.”
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Professor & Campus Dissident Michael Thaddeus
“Eli is truly our guy. He has an uncanny sense of what matters to the people of the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights — not only our goals and aspirations, but our values as well. We can count on him to stand up for what's right.”
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Activist Becca Litt
“As a born and bred Upper West Sider, Eli is the kind of elected I wish had represented me as a kid. He is compassionate, thoughtful and completely geared towards social justice values as his North Star. My Jewish values compel me to support a candidate like Eli!”
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Public School Teacher & Founder of The Ellington Project Lisa Greenwald
“As a lifelong New Yorker and west-sider, I'm proud to endorse Eli to represent our community in the State Assembly. Eli doesn't just deeply care about our neighborhoods, he has the technical knowledge and expertise to enact the policy changes we need, for affordability, safety, and community.”
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JFREJ Local Member Organizer Anna Minsky
“I'm voting for Eli because he has a history of working on systemic and structural changes to advance racial equity. He will work to tax the rich so everyone can be cared for; and to use the power of the state to protect our immigrant neighbors.”
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Small Business Owner Michael Rapoza
“Eli is one of the hardest workers I know, with one of the biggest hearts. Combine that with a keen awareness of the common sense issues affecting our daily lives and I cannot wait to have him in a position to effect greater change in our community.”
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Professor Reinhold Martin
“Eli Northrup is ready to meet the moment. Period.”
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Community Leader Dave Robinson
Eli listens to the community and fights for what we need. He has valuable experience in representing the most vulnerable. He has knowledge of the process and will be an effective legislator in Albany. I am proud to endorse his candidacy for the Assembly.
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Upper West Sider and NYC Dog Mayor Simon
“I’m a very good boy.”
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Democratic State Committee Member Lynn Thomas
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Broadway Democrats President Mary Peppito
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Three Parks Independent Democrats President Daniele Gerard
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Advocate Stephanie Pinto
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Community Leader Naveed Hasan
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Three Parks Independent Democrats Steve and Lynn Max
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Community Organizer & Advocate Martina Crane
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Public Housing Advocate Metin Sarci
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Local Organizer Andrew Goldstein
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Columbia Student Leader Adler Rice
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Community Organizer Delfina Roybal
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Columbia Democrats Vice President & Student Leader Gia Panesar
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Community Leader Luis Roman
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Community Leader & Retired Teacher Joyce Mann
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Founding Member Indivisible Harlem and Invest in Our New York Coalition Becky Saletan
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Community Organizer Joyce Goodman
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Shelley English, MA, MA, LMHC
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Small Business Owner Lee Seinfeld
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Community Leader Mario Riservato