In a departure from tradition, this election season has seen our askanim and mosdos endorsing a new candidate rather than the incumbent. This shift is not about the personality or values of the current senator, who is widely recognized as a wonderful individual and someone who truly cares for our community. Instead, it’s about the lessons learned over the past two years: that in New York State, a Republican senator, regardless of good intentions, simply lacks the influence necessary to deliver the resources our community needs.
New York’s state government is largely controlled by the Democratic party, and key decisions on funding and resources are dictated by that majority. With a Republican senator in the minority, our community has struggled to secure the support it depends on. This isn’t due to a lack of effort or care on the incumbent’s part—it’s a structural limitation of being in the minority party. Our askanim and mosdos have seen firsthand how difficult it has been to advocate for our priorities under these constraints, and they understand now, more than ever, the critical importance of electing a Democratic senator who has the ability to make our voices heard.
The choice this time is not a reflection on the character of the current senator but on the reality of political influence. Only a Democratic senator has the platform and influence to deliver effectively in Albany, bringing essential resources back to our community and fighting for our priorities on issues like chinuch, funding, and infrastructure. Elijah Rechlin-Melnick, endorsed by trusted leaders and communities, is uniquely positioned to be that voice, with both the commitment and the influence to secure real support for us.
By endorsing Elijah Rechlin-Melnick, the askanim and mosdos have chosen to put our community’s needs first, recognizing that in New York’s political landscape, only a Democratic senator can fulfill the role we depend on. This election, we have the opportunity to empower a candidate who can not only listen to us but deliver meaningful results.
Join Satmar, Skver, Viznitz, Pupa, Bobov, Vien, Sanz-Klausenberg, Munkatch, and many more in supporting Elijah Rechlin-Melnick. Vote smart—vote for the candidate who can truly advocate for our community in the state senate.
