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Endorsements

Nina is proud to have the support of elected officials , community leaders, advocates, and neighbors across New York and around the world who believe in building a healthier, more just, inclusive, and accountable government.

Helen Clark former New Zealand Prime Minister endorses Nina Schwalbe

Rt. Hon Helen Clark

former Prime Minister of New Zealand

"Nina is not afraid to speak truth to power and her track record of saving lives, tackling poverty and cutting the cost of lifesaving medicines to the world’s poorest is the type of transformative leadership needed in the U.S. right now."

Vittoria Fariello endorses Nina Schwalbe

Vittoria Fariello 

Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 61

"Nina is exactly who we need in Congress: a doer who puts people first and who has the experience and competence to ensure every family has a powerful voice in Washington."

Charles King endorses Nina Schwalbe

Charles King

Housing Activist

"I’ve spent my life fighting to make sure our neighbors get the care and the housing they deserve. I’m backing Nina Schwalbe because she understands both the policy and the people affected by it. Nina has the moral clarity and the heart to ensure that our federal government treats every person in this country with the dignity and respect they deserve."

Deborah Copaken endorses Nina Schwalbe

Deborah Copaken

New York Times Bestselling Author, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

"Nina Schwalbe is the rare candidate who values data over drama, bringing a scientist’s precision to a political system that has been ignoring our collective pulse for far too long."

Matthew Kavanagh endorses Nina Schwalbe

Matthew Kavanagh

PhD, Health Policy Expert

If anyone understands the importance of meaningful accountability when it comes to complex issues, it is Nina Schwalbe. Nina’s drive and passion for change have made a real difference to people’s lives around the world. She’s a fighter and the kind of forthright, principled person our country needs right now.”

Monica Von Thun Calderón Grandaisy Bakery endorses Nina Schwalbe

Monica Von Thun Calderón

Community Leader and Owner, Grandaisy Bakery

"In a city that’s become increasingly difficult for families and small businesses to navigate, we don’t need more political performances. I’m with Nina Schwalbe because she understands the infrastructure of our neighborhoods and has the experience to make the system work for all of us."

Mark Harrington endorses Nina Schwalbe

Mark Harrington

Aids Activist

"Nina is a rare leader who pairs a brilliant strategic mind with the guts to lead. We need her in Washington because she has the persistence to make sure our national resources actually reach the people who need them most."

Gawain Kripke endorses Nina Schwalbe

Gawain Kripke

former Director of Policy and Research at Oxfam America

"I have seen firsthand how easily a medical crisis can push a family into poverty. Nina knows how to fix broken systems. She’s done it on a global scale and here at home. Nina has the tenacity and the skills to make the care economy work for New York families."