Chalk one up for Democratic candidate Jason Zove. Months ago Zove decided he would step up to the plate and challenge Mike Fitzpatrick for his position as Assemblyperson in the 8th Assembly District. The district includes all of Smithtown.
Jason received an early endorsement from New York State United Teachers’ (NYSUT) Board of Directors. He is the only non-incumbent to receive a NYSUT early endorsement. NYSUT is a 600,000 member union with members in education, human services and healthcare. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the AFL-CIO.
““I want to thank the NYSUT Board of Directors for their early endorsement which will make a tremendous difference in our campaign and I am confident that we will be successful in November with their full support,” said Zove. “For the last 12 years we have been represented in Albany by someone who puts politics first above our best interests, and, unlike my opponent, I will be a leader who will not turn his back on public education and our children.” Jason Zove.