“By selecting Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, Governor Kathy Hochul has chosen an extraordinary public servant,” said Chairman Kyle Ishmael. “I’ve had the honor of working with Adrienne Adams and seeing her steady, principled leadership up close. From her service as a Councilwoman to her tenure as Speaker, she has delivered real results for New Yorkers with the utmost integrity. She has been a bright spot in New York City government and I look forward to the rest of the state getting to know her in the months ahead.
As we honor Black History Month in the midst of a struggling Federal democracy, the elevation of both Speaker Adrienne Adams and India Walton to statewide candidacies is a meaningful moment for New York. And an historic all-woman ticket shows what’s possible when women lead, setting a powerful example for the next generation of leaders across the state. I’m proud of the slate of candidates Democrats have before us.”