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NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE HOLDS BIENNIAL REORGANIZATION MEETING, RE-ELECTING CHAIRMAN JAY S. JACOBS FOR A SIXTH TERM


For Immediate Release: September 26, 2024

 NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE HOLDS BIENNIAL REORGANIZATION MEETING, RE-ELECTING CHAIRMAN JAY S. JACOBS FOR A SIXTH TERM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 9/26/24

Syracuse, NY -  The New York State Democratic Committee today held its biennial reorganization meeting, re-electing Chairman Jay S. Jacobs. Chairman Jay S. Jacobs was unanimously reelected by acclamation to a sixth term by the newly-elected State Committee members, Executive Committee members, and officers.

The Executive Leadership:
Chairman Jay S. Jacobs
Executive Committee Chair Christine Quinn
First Vice Chair Pamela Hunter
Secretary Latrice Walker
Assistant Secretary Jason Clark
Treasurer Kenneth Jenkins
Assistant Treasurer Lynne Boecher
Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Reich
Policy Co-Chairs Michaelle Solages and Shawn Hogan
Labor Representative Stuart Appelbaum

"The New York State Democratic Committee is focused on our tremendous efforts to flip the House majority and elect Democrats down the ballot this November," said Governor Kathy Hochul. "I’m grateful for Jay Jacob’s dedication to the State Committee and for his commitment to ensuring Democrats win in every corner of our state."

"One man has been laser focused on the election of Democrats up and down the ballot for well over 20 years," said Lynne Boecher, Warren County Chair, who nominated the Chair for another term. "Our Chairman Jay Jacobs has been that steady rudder who's guided our ship, our party, with purpose, with confidence, and with loyalty to the principles of good government and fairness and representation for all in this state. Jay has worked tirelessly to include all stakeholders, be they urban, suburban or rural, in all discussions and proposed solutions. Never too busy to take a call or lend a hand, support a coordinated effort, like our current coordinated campaign, our Chairman seeks no personal credit. I am proud to nominate him for another term as Chair."

“I am honored to have the unanimous support and confidence of the New York State Democratic Committee in another term as Party Chair,” said New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay S. Jacobs. “With Governor Kathy Hochul's stewardship, we are going to win in November, take back the House, and win the presidency - electing the first female President of the United States of America."

 

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