Port Washington's Kim Keiserman Announces Candidacy For NYS Senate

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Kim Keiserman, a Democrat from Port Washington, on Wednesday announced her candidacy for New York's 7th State Senate District.

She promised to represent the people of the North Shore of Long Island with "integrity, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to democratic values."

"As a passionate advocate for educational opportunity and environmental protection, I am honored to announce my candidacy for State Senate," Keiserman said in a news release. "Long Islanders deserve a seat at the table to make sure our voices are heard. I am committed to ensuring that our district thrives by prioritizing great public schools, a healthy environment, women’s rights and sensible gun laws while also working to ensure that Long Island is a safe, affordable, welcoming community for all."

Her platform emphasizes bolstering public school funding, advocating for reproductive rights and "sensible" gun policies, and working on "critical environmental challenges."

Keiserman has been a Port Washington resident since 2001. It is the community where she has raised her daughters Kathryn and Susanna alongside her husband, John. She has a BA and M.Ed. from the College of William & Mary.

She was previously a high school social studies teacher, where she said she has worked for "inclusive classrooms" and "fought against religious bigotry."