Westchester Democratic Leaders Endorse Beth Davidson for Congress in NY-17

Beth Davidson’s campaign for Congress in New York’s 17th District continues to surge as a new group of significant Westchester endorsements accelerated her position as the Democratic front-runner against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler.

With more than 100 grassroots community leaders and the backing of Rockland County’s top Democratic elected officials and party leaders previously secured, Davidson's support from this key group of influential Westchester political leaders, advocates, and organizers demonstrates the growing momentum across the county for her campaign to win a critical Congressional battleground seat.

The latest endorsers include:

• Mike Kaplowitz, former Chair, Westchester County Board of Legislators
• Shannon Powell, Co-Founder, Indivisible Westchester
• Nancy Street, President, Westchester Jewish Democrats
• Allison Fine, former NY-17 candidate; former National Board Chair of Reproductive Freedom for All
• Ken Wray, former Mayor, Sleepy Hollow
• Barry Graubart, gun violence prevention and Moms Demand Action advocate
• Tina Volz-Bongar, Peekskill Democratic District Leader and environmental activist

Together, they represent a cross-section of the Democratic political ecosystem in Westchester, from grassroots organizers and institutional leaders to policy experts and party veterans, who believe that Davidson has the ability to unify the party, energize the base, and win in November 2026.

“I’ve been around politics long enough to know a tough race when I see one, and flipping NY-17 from red to blue is as tough as they come. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Beth Davidson,” said Kaplowitz. “She’s got the smarts, the speaking skills, the grit, the governing experience, and the ability to raise the resources and build the coalition we need to win. Beth has what it takes to take down Mike Lawler and flip this seat once and for all.”

“This campaign is about bringing people together from all corners of NY-17 to take back this seat and deliver results for our district,” said Davidson. “I’m honored to have the support of so many neighbors who are working for affordable healthcare, reproductive freedom, strong public schools, a livable planet, and a government that actually works for the people. Together, we’re building a grassroots movement that’s fighting hard for our communities and families.”

Davidson, the only Democratic candidate in the NY-17 congressional race who has won previous election campaigns and holds public legislative office, is currently an elected Rockland County Legislator and former Nyack School Board Vice President. A thyroid cancer survivor, she has advocated for affordable healthcare and is working to lower the real costs families face. She and her husband, Jeff, moved to Nyack 20 years ago, where they are raising their two children, both of
whom attend public school.

New York’s 17th Congressional District includes all of Rockland and Putnam Counties, northern Westchester County, and part of Dutchess County. District residents interested in Davidson’s election campaign can visit https://bethdavidsonforcongress.com/, https://www.facebook.com/beth4congress, https://bsky.app/pr,ile/bethdavidson.bsky.social, https://www.instagram.com/beth4congress/ and https://x.com/BethDavidson17 to learn more, volunteer, and/or contribute.