New York Environmental Group Scores Major Primary Victories

The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green secured a major victory in the latest primary elections, with 41 of its 53 contested endorsed candidates winning or holding leads. This strong performance positions 104 environmental champions for the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green extends congratulations to all political candidates following a intensely contested primary election. During an election night where 53 of the 116 candidates endorsed by NYLCV Gives Green faced primary challenges, 41 of those individuals secured victories or maintain leads.

“With Washington continuing its assault on environmental protections and doubling down on fossil fuels, it has never been more important to elect leaders at every level of government who will fight for clean air, clean water, and a healthier future for all New Yorkers,” stated NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “Local and state elected officials are on the front lines of protecting communities from pollution, strengthening climate resilience, and building the affordable clean energy future New Yorkers deserve. NYLCV Gives Green-endorsed candidates’ strong performance in this election demonstrates that voters continue to support leaders who are committed to protecting public health, lowering energy costs, and advancing bold environmental solutions. We look forward to carrying that momentum into the general election this November.”

Primary election highlights include:

Statewide candidate Comptroller Tom Dinapoli advanced to the general election.

In Congress, NYLCV Gives Green scored a major victory in CD-12 with the election of Micah Lasher in one of the most expensive and competitive congressional races in history.

In the State Senate, six of NYLCV Gives Green’s eight endorsed candidates will move on to the general election, including Assemblymember Grace Lee, who won her competitive primary for State Senate in Lower Manhattan.

In the State Assembly, 24 of 30 endorsed candidates in primaries have won or are ahead, including high-profile wins in open seats with Nathaniel Hezekiah (Queens), Samantha Kattan (Queens), Eli Northrup (Manhattan), Frank Jereis (Westchester), and Dan Norton (Southern Tier) coming out victorious.

Locally, NYLCV Gives Green helped ensure the towns of Greenburgh and East Hampton kept their climate champions in office, while winning a key race in the Onondaga County Legislature.

In total, 104 NYLCV Gives Green-endorsed candidates will likely move on to the general election.

Full list of NYLCV-endorsed candidates who won or are winning their primary election:

Statewide

Tom DiNapoli, Comptroller

Congress

Tom Suozzi, CD-3 Grace Mang, CD-6 Yvette Clark, CD-9 Micah Lasher, CD-12 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, CD-14 Ritchie Torres, CD-15 Joe Morelle, CD-25

State Senate

Joe Addabbo, SD-15 Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, SD-23 Jabari Brisport, SD-25 Grace Lee, SD-27 Jose Serrano, SD-29 Robert Jackson, SD-31

Assembly

Andrew Hevesi, AD-28 *Patrick Martinez, AD-30 Nathaniel Hezekiah, AD-32 Diana Moreno, AD-36 Samantha Kattan, AD-37 Catalina Cruz, AD-39 Brian Cunningham, AD-43 Chris McCreight, AD-46 Emily Gallagher, AD-50 Jo Anne Simon, AD-52 Phara Souffrant Forrest, AD-57 Eli Northrup, AD-69 Jordan Wright, AD-70 Al Taylor, AD-71 Manny De Los Santos, AD-72 Tony Simone, AD-75 Jeffrey Dinowitz, AD-81 Michael Benedetto, AD-82 Karines Reyes, AD-87 Frank Jereis, AD-90 Patrick Carroll, AD-96 Didi Barrett, AD-106 Dan Norton AD-123 Demond Meeks, AD-137

Local

Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Town of East Hampton Paul Feiner, Town of Greenburgh Charlene Tarver, Onondaga County Legislature D-16

(*The candidate is winning, but the race has not been called.)

Early voting for the general election will be held from Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.

The League will announce additional endorsements later this election season.

Future Outlook

The momentum generated from these primary victories is expected to heavily influence environmental policy platforms leading up to the November 2026 general election. NYLCV Gives Green plans to leverage these wins to mobilize voters on critical issues such as renewable energy infrastructure, localized pollution control, and municipal climate resiliency funding.

FAQs

How many NYLCV Gives Green-endorsed candidates won their primary matchups?

Out of 53 endorsed candidates facing primary challenges, 41 won or are currently leading their respective races. This contributes to a total of 104 endorsed candidates moving forward.

When does early voting start for the general election in New York?

Early voting begins on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and runs through Sunday, November 1, 2026.

When is Election Day for the general election?

The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is the NYLCV-endorsed candidate for statewide Comptroller?

Statewide candidate Comptroller Tom DiNapoli successfully advanced through the primaries to the general election lineup.