State of Politics - NY-13: School Administrators Back Espaillat

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By Nick Reisman

The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on Thursday announced they had endorsed Sen. Adriano Espaillat is in his Democratic primary bid for the 13th congressional district.

"To build a strong foundation for our future, we need a public education system that taps the potential of every child. That's why I'm honored to have the support of an organization that is so dedicated to making our schools run effectively for all of our students," Espaillat said in a statement. "As Congressman, I will be in their corner every step of the way to ensure our schools have the resources they need to thrive, and kids from all backgrounds have the support they need to succeed."

The group is a labor union that represents principals, assistant principals and education administrators.

Espaillat is among the 10 or so candidates vying for the nomination to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel, a longtime fixture in Harlem and New York City politics as well as the House of Representatives itself.

Espaillat's chief rival for the nomination is likely Assemblyman Keith Wright, a fellow Albany state lawmaker. This is Espaillat's third bid for the congressional seat, which includes parts of Manhattan and the Bronx.

Given the overwhelming Democratic enrollment in the district, a win in next month's primary virtually guarantees the seat for the victor.

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