Our endorsements



New York Working Families Party

“Ryder is committed to delivering a home New Yorkers can afford, expanding access to childcare, lowering healthcare costs, and defending immigrant communities from federal attacks. The June primary will be a critical opportunity to elect leaders who are prepared to fight for working people and deliver bold, permanent solutions to the affordability crisis.”

  • CUFFH Action

    “Ryder Kessler understands that housing is a human right, and that government has a responsibility to protect tenants and keep communities whole. Throughout his career, Ryder has shown a deep commitment to affordability, equity, and standing with working families. CUFFH Action is proud to endorse Ryder Kessler for State Assembly because we know he will be a principled, effective partner in the fight for economic justice and real affordability for New Yorkers.”

  • Sarah Batchu, Former Candidate for NYC Council District 2

    “For years, Ryder has been a champion for a more affordable, just city. Long before it was politically convenient, he named the root causes of our housing crisis and began fighting for solutions. He didn’t wait for someone else to speak up. He led. Changing the status quo is never easy. It means taking on deeply entrenched interests and refusing to accept things as they are. It requires courage and a willingness to keep pushing when progress feels slow. That’s exactly the kind of leadership Ryder brings. If we want a city that finally delivers for working families, renters, transit riders, and the next generation, this is our moment. I’m proud to endorse Ryder for Assembly, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting his campaign.”

  • Jess Coleman, Former Candidate for NYC Council District 1

    "No one in local politics has had a greater impact on me than Ryder. He understands that progressive values aren’t just talking points. They’re a call to action. Long before it was politically convenient, he championed a pro-housing, pro-safe-streets vision that not only inspired so many but helped reshape this city’s political landscape. That’s the kind of leadership this moment demands: not just the right values, but the courage and vision to bring people along and deliver a better future."

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    “Ryder is a Lower Manhattan leader fighting to protect opportunity and keep NYC accessible to all.”

Proudly endorsed by

*In personal capacity, labeled for identification purposes only 

K Webster

President, Sara D. Roosevelt Park Coalition*

Vanessa Fajans-Turner 

Former Candidate for NY Congressional District 22 and Climate Policy Leader

Charlie Komanoff 

Energy and Transportation Policy Leader

Joanne Wilson

Chair, Public Housing Community Fund*

Annette Stover

Former President (2014-2024), West 9th Street Block Association

Assembly District 66
Community Board Members*

*In personal capacity, labeled for identification purposes only 

Ana Kakkar

Arturo Fernandez

Benjamin Listman

Betty Kay

Charlie Goldensohn

Chris Dignes

Cody Lyon

Edward Siegel

Ellen Markman

Emma Smith

Erika Olson

Gail Kelly

Jess Colemen

Jesse Greenwald

Liam Buckley

Michelle Kuppersmith

Monica Desai Weiss

Nina Chen

Robert Tuchman

Roberta Barnett

Samir Lavingia

Sanford Miller

Sean Ryan

Sean Scott

Shawn Garcia

Susanna Aaron

Tal Roded

Thomas Garza

Will Rothschild

William Benesh

Zachary Thomas