ALBANY — Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul endorsed the state’s list of Democratic congressional candidates, throwing her name Steven W. Holden Sr. in the 24th.
Although not a surprise — Hochul is, after all, the most prominent Democrat in state government — Holden was still pleased to accept the endorsement.
Holden, the Democratic nominee for the 24th Congressional District, said in an interview on Wednesday that he was happy to have the governor’s support. The 24th Congressional District stretches from Niagara County to the North Country and includes the GLOW region.
“I absolutely support her,” Holden said. “People will remember, she started her political career here in Western New York, areas covered by this district. There are people of all political stripes there who hold Gov. Hochul in high regard.”
Holden said he believes she is an inspirational figure for women who want to see themselves represented in positions of power, and said there should be more women in positions of power like she is.
“All of us have talked, the federal Democratic candidates, as you can imagine we get together and compare notes, and we’re excited about the endorsement we got from her,” he said.
Holden served 20 years in the Army and is now the CFO of an organization that helps military veterans receive government contracts. He will be squaring off against Republican Claudia Tenney in upcoming November elections.
Tenney is currently representing the 22nd Congressional District which covers much of Central New York.
Hochul has been challenged by Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin for governor.
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