Here is Tracy Mitrano’s statement:
Max Della Pia called me this afternoon to concede the NY-23
Democratic Primary. I thanked Max for stepping up to run and mobilizing a
strong base of supporters.
I would also like to thank all of the candidates for their
courage in taking that extra step and running for office. They saw the
challenges facing our District, and devoted their money, hearts, and lives to
help the country we all love. Thank you to:
•Karl Warrington, who campaigned with real heart;
•Charles Whalen, who brought keen analysis;
•Rick Gallant, who spoke so powerfully for teachers and
unions;
•Eddie Sundquist, who so effectively reminded us how this
district has been failed by poor congressional leadership;
•Linda Andrei, who shined a light on the importance of
meaningful healthcare reform; and
•Ian Golden, who galvanized the people who have felt
disenfranchised from politics.
I also want to thank everyone who voted in the NY-23
Democratic primary. You are the backbone, the driving force, the spirit behind
our growing movement to put people first. I decided to run for office because
of you. I share this victory with each
and every one of you.
This crowded primary election was tough. But it also has
been a shining example of the energy and renewed civic duty that has broken out
all across our country.
Now is the time to heal this district. What we have in common is far greater than
that which divides us. Let’s
re-establish accountability and common sense in our politics. Let us join together, farmers and small
business people, urban and rural, young and elderly, minority and majority
populations, immigrants and native-born.
Let’s work toward health care, education, labor, and immigration reform;
robust infrastructure of roads, transportation, and internet; let’s build the
foundation that will attract new investment and bring 21st century jobs to this
district.
But for a moment tonight, let us celebrate! Let’s celebrate the hope we feel among all
people of this district, friends, neighbors and family, a community spirit
towards Republicans and Independents and Democrats alike. Together, let’s put people first.”
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Tracy Mitrano is of the fabric of Western New York, having
grown up in Rochester and lived in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier New
York. The first member of her family to
go to college, Mitrano graduated with a B.A. from the University of Rochester,
received her M.A. and Ph.D in American History from Binghamton University, and
a J.D. from Cornell Law School. Mitrano is a registered Democrat and Yates
County voter in Penn Yan. She is the proud mother of two adult sons.
Mitrano has received endorsements from the Working Families
Party (WFP) and the Women's Equality Party. Mitrano has also been endorsed by a
cross section of officials across NY-23’s 11 counties including former Lt.
Governor of New York Mary Anne Krupsak, Corning Mayor Bill Boland, Jamestown
City Councilwoman Vanessa Weinert, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, Watkins Glen
Mayor Sam Schimizzi, Town of Dryden Deputy Supervisor/Former NY-22 District
Office Representative Dan Lamb, and Tioga County Democratic Committee Chair
Diane Lechner.
