MIPAC, The Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee and the political action arm of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, today announced their bipartisan list of candidate endorsements for the 2026 General Election. MIPAC board members looked to endorse pro-manufacturing candidates from districts throughout New York State, focusing their attention on key issues including workforce development, tax reform, energy policy, regulatory reform, and competitiveness.
“We reviewed the responses and voting records of individuals to determine pro-manufacturing candidates and those who are understanding and ready to work on manufacturing issues,” said MIPAC Board Chair Pat Morocco. “Though we may not agree with candidates on every issue, we understand that it is critical for candidates to support pro-manufacturing policies and maintain open communication with us. The manufacturing industry remains focused on critical issues as we move forward with the support of candidates who we think will best serve our sector’s interests. We look forward to working with all members elected to office this November.”
Based on responses from the 2026 MIPAC Candidate Questionnaire and previous meetings and interactions with candidates, MIPAC is endorsing and weighing in on the following State Senate and Assembly races:
State Senate Endorsements
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) District 35, Senate Majority Leader
- Rachel May (D) District 48
- Mark Walczyk (R) District 49
- Chris Ryan (D) District 50
- Lea Webb (D) District 52
- Joe Griffo (R) District 53
- Pamela Helming (R) District 54
- Samra Brouk (D) District 55
- Jeremy Cooney (D) District 56
- George Borrello (R) District 57
- Thomas O’Mara (R) District 58
State Assembly Endorsements
- Carl Heastie (D) District 83, Assembly Speaker
- Carrie Woerner (D) District 113
- Scott Gray (R) District 116
- Tammie Nabywaniec (R) District 117
- Heather Scribner (R) District 118
- Jim Weatherup (R) District 120
- Joe Angelino (R) District 121
- Brian Miller (R) District 122
- Dan Norton (D) District 123
- Christopher Friend (R) District 124
- John Lemondes (R) District 126
- Al Stirpe (D) District 127
- Pamela Hunter (D) District 128
- George Dobbins (R) District 130
- Philip Palmesano (R) District 132
- Andrea Bailey (R) District 133
- Harry Bronson (D) District 138
The Manufacturing-Industry Political Action Committee (MIPAC) is the political arm of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State. MIPAC consists of manufacturers and business owners concerned about the status of New York’s manufacturing and business climate. MACNY, a non-profit organization, serves more than 350 manufacturing companies and non-industrial service providers throughout the Central New York region.