One thing is for sure – Ethan Lustig-Elgrably keeps racking up high-profile endorsements.
That after the front-running Democrat in the 46th Assembly district race to replace disgraced former Assemblywoman Pam Harris picked up the support of City Comptroller Scott Stringer and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.
“With chaos in Washington, we need leaders at the state level who will stand up for our values and protect our rights. In Southern Brooklyn, Ethan Lustig-Elgrably is a strong leader with the experience and drive to make a difference, and I am proud to support him as he runs for state assembly. He will be a fighter we can count on to bring back results,” said Stringer.
“I am excited to support Ethan Lustig-Elgrably for state assembly. He has been a longstanding advocate for Southern Brooklyn, and he knows how to deliver results. Ethan will be a powerful voice for better transportation resources, stronger protections for immigrants, and more resources for working families,” said Johnson.
“I am proud to have the support of some of our city’s strongest leaders – Comptroller Scott Stringer and Council Speaker Corey Johnson. I have dedicated my career to serving Southern Brooklyn, and I am ready to get to work in the assembly. From delivering for our schools, to fighting for better transit resources, to advocating for our working families, I am committed to making a difference for our community,” said Lustig-Elgrably.
Lustig-Elgrably, who cut his teeth working as chief of staff for City Council Member Mark Treyger (D-Coney Island, Bensonhurst, Gravsend), no doubt, has been helped by his former employer’s political clout.
Among the other elected officials who have endorsed him include U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, State Senator Diane Savino and Assemblymembers William Colton, Peter Abbate, Jr. and Steven Cymbrowitz.
Lustig-Elgrably also received support from most of the city’s powerful unions including the New York Hotel Trades Council, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the local transit union (TWU Local 100) and the United Federation of Teachers.
Meanwhile, Lustig-Elgrably’s primary opponent, Mathylde Frontus recently picked up the support of the New York State Nurses Association. She also has the support of the Brooklyn Young Democrats and several smaller unions.
The primary election is Sept. 13, and the winner will face Republican Steve Saperstein in the general election on Nov. 6. The district includes Coney Island, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Gravesend and a slice of Brighton Beach.
