Working Families

Party Plays Major Roll as Progressive Newcomer Defeats 30-year Incumbent
For Immediate Release
New York – The Working Families Party (WFP) today cheered the victory of Daniel Squadron’s insurgent campaign for State Senate, hailing the upset over incumbent Sen. Martin Connor as a huge boost for progressive causes in Albany.
“Daniel Squadron is [...]

The Working Families Party (WFP) today cheered Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s dominant reelection victory in the 64^th Assembly District, calling Silver a “constant presence for working families.”

Party Plays Big Role as Progressive Senator is Sent Back to Albany
For Immediate Release: September 9, 2008
Brooklyn – The Working Families Party (WFP) cheered today Senator Kevin Parker’s reelection victory, calling the “progressive champion” a needed voice for reform in Albany.
“This is a story where the good guys win. Big money [...]

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2008
Party Helps Guide Insurgent Candidate With Blue-Collar Roots Through Tough Race
Western New York – The Working Families Party celebrated today Joe Mesi’s victory in the Democratic Primary, calling the insurgent candidate a “fighter for Western New York.”
“Joe Mesi knows the problems facing middle class families in Western New York because [...]