POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess County Conservative Party has announced its endorsement of Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for governor.
The Long Island lawmaker is one of three announced candidates seeking the Republican nomination to run in next year’s gubernatorial election. Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Rudy Giuliani’s son, Andrew, have also announced their intentions to run. Astorino previously ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
“Lee is with us on the issues and our platform of smaller government, fiscal responsibility, repeal of the safe at, pro-life, pro-small business, pro-law enforcement to name a few,” said Dutchess Conservative Chairman Don Minichino. “He is stead-fast on restoring New York as the great Empire State and his record is congress proves he won’t crumble when the heat is on. Lee is just what New York needs as its leader in a time where many New Yorkers have lost hope. I’m proud that lee is carrying our Torch for Freedom in 2022.”
