Teachout
ROSENDALE – Zephyr Teachout, the college professor and third party
gubernatorial candidate two years ago, Monday announced she is going to
seek the Democratic Party line for Congress in the 19th District this
November.
Last week, the chairs of the Democratic committees in the district announced
their support and urged her to run.
“People understand that democracy isn’t working,” Teachout
said in her announcement statement. “Big corporations and wealthy
donors get tax breaks and subsidies, while nurses, state workers, teachers,
parents, family families, and small businesses don’t even get a
voice.”
Teachout said as she has traveled the district in recent years, she has
talked about corruption, renewable energy solutions and public education.
“Here’s what I’ve been hearing: families in New York’s
19th Congressional District aren’t ready to give up. It’s
their water, their kids’ education, their retirement, and their
democracy that is at stake.”
Three other Democrats have expressed interest in the district post –
Margo Miller, Julian Schreibman and Will Yandik.
The congressional primary election will be held in June.
The incumbent, Republican Christopher Gibson, is not seeking reelection
in November and is toying with a run for governor in two years.
