U.S. SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN ENDORSES STATE SENATOR GUSTAVO RIVERA FOR RE-ELECTION

 

The endorsement from Sen. Warren, a national progressive icon and longtime champion of cracking down on corporate political power, comes as Sen. Rivera faces almost half a million dollars in corporate spending against him.

 Today, U.S. Senator, progressive icon, and longtime champion of corporate accountability Elizabeth Warren endorsed State Sen. Gustavo Rivera for re-election. The endorsement is the latest sign of Sen. Rivera’s progressive momentum, and presents a stark contrast to the $1+ million dollars being spent to unseat him. 

“State Senator Gustavo Rivera has been a tireless advocate for healthcare for all, affordable housing, and justice, and I am proud to endorse him for re-election,” said Sen. Warren. “He takes on righteous fights and is the Democrat we need in this seat. At a time when corporations and dark money interests are spending more money than ever to unseat working-class progressives like him, we need to show them that our democracy is not for sale—and we need to rally for him the way he’s rallied for New Yorkers. I encourage all Democratic voters in his district to vote for him on Tuesday, August 23.”

"Senator Warren has been a strong progressive voice for decades and I am grateful for her endorsement and her confidence in me to continue to work hard for the people of the Bronx,” said Sen. Rivera. “She is one of my role models and a guiding light in everything I do for my constituents; she takes on the righteous fights no matter what, and I am honored to have her support.”

For over 12 years, Senator Gustavo Rivera has fought for labor rights, housing justice, healthcare, and delivering for the working people of the Bronx. He has been endorsed by 1199SEIU, RWDSU, CSA, PSC, HTC, NYSNA, UFT, NYSUT, CWA, the Working Families Party, and progressive organizations across the state.