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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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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Run for Something
“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