Overview
- The endorsement was announced Monday, with WFP state director Jasmine Gripper praising Reynoso as a trusted advocate for immigrants, tenants and labor.
- Nydia Velázquez, who is retiring after three decades in Congress, endorsed Reynoso in January as candidates vie to succeed her in the open seat.
- Reynoso’s support network includes Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and several Brooklyn City Council members.
- Claire Valdez is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the United Auto Workers and the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Julie Won emphasizes a grassroots campaign without major endorsements, while the WFP decision continues recent breaks with DSA seen in AD34, where WFP backed Brian Romero and DSA supported Aber Kawas.