FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5th, 2026

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(New York) Doctors Council SEIU, which represents doctors throughout New York City, including in the public hospitals system, NYC Health + Hospitals, mayoral agencies such as the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Education, as well as in correctional facilities such as Rikers Island, has today announced its endorsements for the upcoming June 2026 primaries for New York.

Dr. ‍Frances Quee, M.D., President of Doctors Council SEIU, issued the following statement regarding the choices of endorsements: "The physicians of Doctors Council care for New Yorkers in every corner of this city and we know that healthy communities depend on leaders who are willing to invest in public services and stand up for working people. That's why we are proud to endorse candidates who share our commitment to protecting public healthcare, supporting frontline workers, and ensuring that every patient can access high-quality care.

As physicians, we advocate for our patients every day. Through these endorsements, we support leaders who will advocate for them as well—leaders who understand that healthcare is a public good that must be protected and expanded, and that the people who provide it deserve a seat at the table. We are excited to support candidates who will help move our city forward and strengthen the systems that New Yorkers rely on every day."

As New York's primary elections are scheduled to take place June 23, 2026, with early voting beginning on June 13th through June 21st, Doctors Council SEIU proudly issues the following endorsements:

State Senate Races:

• Aber Kawas (Senate District 12)
• Jessica González-Rojas (Senate District 13)
• John Liu (Senate District 16)
• Julia Salazar (Senate District 18)
• Zellnor Myrie (Senate District 20)
• Kevin Parker (Senate District 21)
• Jabari Brisport (Senate District 25)
• Jose Serrano (Senate District 29)
• Cordell Cleare (Senate District 30)
• Robert Jackson (Senate District 31)
• Gustavo Rivera (Senate District 33)
• Nathalia Fernandez (Senate District 34)
• Kristen Gonzalez (Senate District 59)

State Assembly Races:

• Andrew Hevesi (AD 28)
• Brian Romero (AD 34)
• Samantha Kattan (AD 37)
• David Orkin (AD 38)
• Catalina Cruz (AD 39)
• Rodneyse Hermelyn (AD 42)
• Brian Cunningham (AD 43)
• Robert Carroll (AD 44)
• Emily Gallagher (AD 50)
• Marcela Mitaynes (AD 51)
• Jo Anne Simon (AD 52)
• Christian Celeste Tate (AD 54)
• Eon Huntley (AD 56)
• Phara Souffrant Forrest (AD 57)
• Illapa Sairitupac (AD 65)
• Ryder Kessler (AD 66)
• Edward Gibbs (AD 68)
• Eli Northrup (AD 69)
• Conrad Blackburn (AD 70)
• Amanda Septimo (AD 84)
• Emerita Torres (AD 85)

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About Doctors Council SEIU

‍Doctors Council SEIU represents thousands of employed physicians in New York and across the country, including doctors at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public health system.

Our members provide essential care every day across New York City’s hospitals, clinics, schools, homes, correctional facilities, and public agencies, serving millions of patients and helping keep communities healthy and safe.

For more information, visit www.doctorscouncil.org and stay connected.

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