Thank you so much for being a part of our campaign. Although Tuesday's primary did not end the way we had hoped, I feel an immense amount of gratitude.In just 90 days, we built a people-powered campaign that fought to end big money polluting our politics, to elevate the grassroots over the wallets of special interests, and to create a government that delivers for working people, not corporate donors.
Dark money super PACs spent nearly $1 million against us because when we're brave enough to tell the truth about systems that need to change, people in power feel threatened.
The NYC PBA spent hundreds of thousands of dollars against me because I come from a law enforcement family — my grandfather was one of the most decorated police officers in NYPD history, and that makes me a credible messenger for police reform and accountability.
I ran this longshot race to make the Democratic Party better. That is transformational work, and it takes time and sustained conviction.
We will see the day that the Democratic Party once again puts working people and the middle class first. That is what Americans deserve, and it’s what will win general elections.
We would be a better party if more Democratic leaders took personal career risk, instead of always protecting their own existing power. And while it isn’t fun to lose a race, I will always take a stand for what is right, rather than get complacent with my power.
I’ve failed a lot more often than I’ve won in my life, and it’s always been the failures that have fueled the future wins. But right now, this contest is over, and we must prevent a Republican majority in the House — that includes defending NY-17 with everything we've got.
After some much-needed rest, you will see me out on the frontlines working to keep this district in Democratic hands, and I hope I can count on you and our movement to join me in that fight.
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who tirelessly made tens of thousands of phone calls and knocked on countless doors spreading our message of bold, progressive change to voters in every corner of the district.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to every single supporter that joined us in the fight for a more equitable future.
It is our relentlessness that will make everything we've worked for possible. I look forward to joining you in the fights ahead.
With gratitude,
Alessandra
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