Endorsements
Backed by Leaders. Chosen by Community.
Real change doesn’t happen alone—it’s built through trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the people we serve. Shanel Thomas Henry is proud to have the support of those who know our neighborhoods best: community organizations, grassroots leaders, labor unions, and elected officials who have spent years standing up for working families, safer streets, and stronger schools.
These endorsements represent a growing coalition of voices united by a common goal—to make our community more equitable, accessible, and full of opportunity for everyone.
Together, we’re building a campaign powered by community. See who’s standing with Shanel below.
Elected Endorsements

Congressman Gregory Meeks
United States Representative

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
United States Representative

Jessica Ramos
New York State Senator

Donovan Richards
Queens Borough President

Catalina Cruz
Assembly Member

Jessica González-Rojas
Assembly Member

Larinda Hooks
Assembly Member

Nantasha Williams
City Council Member

Shekar Krishnan
City Council Member

Selvena Brooks-Powers
City Council Member

Julie Won
City Council Member

Francisco Moya
City Council Member

Jeffrion L. Aubry
Former Assemblymember
Unions and Organizations Endorsements

NYSNA: New York State Nurses Association
NYS Registered Nurses Union

32BJ SEIU
Property Services Union

The New Majority
Political Organization

1199 SEIU
Local Healthcare Union

LiUNA: Laborers’ International Union of North America
Labor Union

HTC: Hotel and Gaming Trades Council
NYC Hotel Workers Union

Brooklyn-Queens NOW
Women’s Rights Organization

DC37
Public Employees Union

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club
LGBTQ+ Organization

Local 372
Board of Education Employees Union

Make the Road Action
Immigration Rights Organization

Queens County Democratic Party
Political Organization

Working Families Party
Political Organization
