Last night, the Albany County Democratic Committee voted overwhelmingly to endorse Phil Steck in the race for Congress in New York’s 21st congressional district. Albany County is expected to account for over 55% of the Democratic voters in the 7 county congressional district.
A coalition of suburban towns, including Colonie, Bethlehem and Guilderland, diverse wards in the city of Albany, as well as support in rural areas and in the river cities of Watervliet and Cohoes, voted to endorse Steck in the race to succeed Congressman Mike McNulty.
“I am very grateful to have the support of Albany County. While others have described themselves as a frontrunner or tier 1 candidate, this vote clearly shows the grassroots strength or our campaign,” said Steck. “For the past 20 years, I have worked to strengthen our Party. The historic election in the Town of Colonie last year, ending over 100 years of Republican rule, is a result of that work.”
Steck supporters thwarted an attempt by rival campaigns to suppress the will of the Committee.
Steck also finished the 1st Quarter first in fundraising with $205,000. He has also been endorsed by over 50 local elected and party officials.
