2024 CANDIDATES

nEW YORK STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51

Michele Frazier

Michele is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Delhi, former Oneonta city council member, and current real estate agent in Oneonta. She grew up in Delaware County, part of a farm family. As chief financial officer of her family’s geranium agri-business, she understands the precarity of crop production and balancing labor needs with costs. Part of her role was managing the multimillion-dollar budget, while spearheading initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Her deep commitment to the work of diversity, equity and inclusion appears throughout her educational path, daily life and volunteer activities. She has first-hand experience with housing issues, the need for deeply supportive infrastructure and maximizing our rural environment both for new growth and development as well as the working class and farm economy. As a parent of three children, she is committed to an educational system with access to services for all families and municipal government that responds to real community needs. Michelle is ready to work tirelessly on issues from economic inequities and criminal justice reform to strong community structures that address current and future issues. We can expect her to introduce thoughtful, innovative legislation on our behalf, unlike the current occupant of the seat.
More information at: michelefrazierfor51.com

U.S.  CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 21

Paula Collins

The New York Working Families Party has endorsed Paula Collins for US Congressional District 21. Paula is a practicing cannabis tax lawyer. She strongly supports equal rights and reproductive rights . According to Ballotpedia she was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Collins' career experience includes working as an attorney, classical pianist, licensed special education teacher, and adjunct professor. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University, a graduate degree from the University of Houston, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School." She believes Congress has a role to play in resolving conflicts over immigration and the humane treatment of migrants; sorting out safe parameters for AI; passing the Farm Bill and ensuring that small farms and small businesses get a fair shake at success. By using ZOOM to crisscross the expanse of the district, Paula is accessible -- find her next town hall on her website: https://www.paulacollinsforcongress.com/

nEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 102

Janet Tweed

Candidate statement
Janet Tweed is a dedicated physical therapist, wife, mom, and local elected official. Janet became more actively engaged in civic responsibilities in 2016, when she served as an election worker and election inspector. The outcome of the 2016 election inspired her to run for local office, and she was elected to the Delhi Town Board for the 2018-2021 term. In 2022, Janet was appointed to the Delhi Village Board, a position she continues to hold. Janet enjoys actively collaborating with public, private, and philanthropic agencies to enhance the quality of life for Delhi residents. She played a critical role in completing the long-planned Delhi Town Pool, she continues to organize Delhi's beloved Fair on the Square community events. Janet has established clean energy and climate-smart programs and initiatives in the village. She currently serves on municipal boards overseeing recreation, police, and shared services. Janet is hard-working, collaborative, and solutions oriented