“Eli Northrup is a public defender who has spent his career fighting for justice and standing up for people. He was the WFP candidate for Assembly District 69 when he first ran in 2024, and the members and affiliates voted enthusiastically to endorse him again this year. As a public defender, Eli will bring a unique and desperately needed perspective to the criminal legal reform conversation. He also urgently understands the need for guaranteed support and economic stability for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. NYWFP is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69.”

“Three Parks Independent Democrats is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly. He will be a great successor to Micah Lasher not only as a true representative of our community, but also as a relentless opponent of Republicans' fascism.”

“Eli Northrup is exactly the kind of principled, community-driven leader Morningside Heights and Manhattan Valley deserve. His work as a public defender and tireless advocate for fairness and justice reflects the very best of our progressive values. Broadway Democrats is proud to stand with Eli Northrup in his campaign for State Assembly.”

"The Jewish Vote is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for NY State Assembly District 69. Eli is a public defender, longtime advocate in criminal legal reform and Albany advocacy, and a member of Jews For Racial & Economic Justice. From helping New Yorkers impacted by the war on drugs apply for retail cannabis licenses, to organizing to pass the Clean Slate Act, to representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal courts, to fighting alongside to make police records transparent, to organizing to pass and protect bail reform, Eli’s is exactly the kind of Jewish Left voice we so urgently need more of in elected office."

"Our generation deserves a fighter who knows that immigrant, economic, and climate justice require that we stand against authoritarianism and oligarchy,” said Michael Magazine, on behalf of Sunrise Movement NYC. “We are so proud to announce that Sunrise Movement NYC will be carrying over our previous endorsement of Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69."

“New York State has long been a leader in championing reproductive health access. Currently, we are faced with a hostile federal administration and states across the country who are limiting critical access to care and impeding on the right to bodily autonomy. At a time when our health, rights, and freedoms are being relentlessly attacked - now more than ever, we need state leaders who will advance bold policies and actions to further New York’s legacy as a leader in protecting and expanding access to care.” - Robin Chapelle Golston, Chair of the PAC, and Wendy Stark, Endorsement Committee

NYC Kids PAC is proud to endorse Eli Northrup, a progressive candidate running for Assembly. He is experienced and knowledgeable on education issues, and we are convinced he will work hard to support, protect & strengthen our public schools.

​The Columbia University College Democrats are an undergraduate student-led campus organization at Columbia University in the City of New York. Chartered to provide a forum for education, debate, and activism surrounding the broad principles of the Democratic Party, we have worked to further the goals of the Democratic Party and better the Columbia University community. We fight for progressive values at all levels of government, help elect Democrats across the country, and work to shape the future of the Democratic Party. We are the largest—and most active—political organization at Columbia University.

"Tenants Political Action Committee is proud to announce our endorsement of Eli Northrup for State Assembly. Tenants in the 69th Assembly District deserve a champion in Albany who will consistently stand up for them and their rights. As a public defender, Eli has dedicated his professional life to serving the people, not powerful interests. As a tenant himself, he understands the challenges facing working families and is committed to putting constituents first. " - Esteban Giron, Political Director

“Today, NYIC Action is excited to announce a slate of candidates for State Assembly who will fight to ensure that ALL New Yorkers can thrive!”

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“Citizen Action of New York is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for Assembly District 69, in recognition of the impactful partnership we’ve built together especially around advancing criminal justice reform,” said Carolyn Martinez-Class and Rebecca Garrard, Co- Executive Directors of Citizen Action of New York. “Eli has been a relentless advocate for fairness, dignity, and due process, both in Albany and in our communities—fighting to reduce incarceration, protect the rights of people with criminal records, and bring real accountability to a broken system. His leadership and unwavering commitment to racial and social justice are exactly what we need in the Assembly, and we’re proud to stand with him.”

“CUFFH Action is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for New York State Assembly District 69,” said Rob Solano, founder and executive director of CUFFH Action. “Eli’s longtime experience as a public defender gives him crucial insight into our justice system and the issues it raises for our community, and we’re very confident that he’ll leverage his background and organizing experience to fight for working-class New Yorkers in Albany.”

“Assembly District 69, the Upper West Side, has an open seat. This is a chance for tenants to get a strong advocate in Albany, which is why we are excited to endorse Eli Northrup. Northrup is a public defender who knows up front the struggles of tenants fighting for their housing.”

Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for State Assembly. As a public defender and dedicated advocate for justice, Eli has shown a deep commitment to protecting civil rights and uplifting vulnerable communities. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack—from healthcare access to free expression—we need leaders who will stand firm. Eli Northrup will be that ally in Albany, fighting to ensure equality, dignity, and opportunity for all.”

"I am honored and excited to endorse Eli Northrup both as an individual and on behalf of Indivisible Harlem. We see Eli as exactly what we urgently need in the Assembly. He is deeply knowledgeable about and committed to addressing the most pressing issues of our time--and his long experience protecting the vulnerable both as a public defender and as a crafter of legislation testifies to that. Most important, he is also a coalition-builder who will create the momentum to get the necessary wins in Albany." - Rebecca Saletan, founding member, Indivisible Harlem and Invest in Our New York coalition

“Through his work as a public defender and policy advocate, Eli Northrup knows firsthand how low-income communities and communities of color disproportionately bear the burdens of pollution, poor infrastructure, and climate impacts. This, coupled with his clear commitment to clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for working families will make Eli a strong voice for climate action in Albany and we are proud to endorse his candidacy for the New York State Assembly.” - Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters

The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights need a fighter in Albany who will take the housing crisis seriously — and that's Eli Northrup," said Annemarie Gray, Executive Director of Open New York. "As a public defender, Eli has seen firsthand how housing instability ripples through every part of people's lives — their jobs, their families, their ability to stay in the community they call home. He understands what it will take to change that: building more homes near transit, strengthening tenant protections, and bringing down rents across the state. He's ready to deliver real solutions in Albany, not more excuses. Open New York is proud to endorse Eli, and we're ready to help him win."

“Eli’s longstanding commitment to communities in need is exactly what TREEage looks for in a climate champion — and we believe he’s ready to bring that fight to Albany,” says Zuzu Qadeer, TREEage’s Political Director. “His passion for the environment and openness to youth voices make him the candidate we’ve been waiting for. We are proud to support Eli and excited to help send him to AD69”

“Eli Northrup is a public defense lawyer who has spent over a decade in criminal court and has led the Bronx Defenders’ public policy work, including drafting bills and advocating for criminal justice, judicial reform, and cannabis regulation. Citizens Union evaluated Northrup two years ago in his first run for this seat. We were highly impressed by his candidacy and professional track record then and remain so today. He is a well-prepared candidate, presenting nuanced, detailed views on policy and government, and demonstrated a fluent understanding of how Albany works. He supported all of Citizens Union’s reform agenda and identified campaign finance reform and judicial transparency as his top good government priorities. Citizens Union prefers Eli Northrup in this race.”

“At a time when the cost of living in New York State is putting real pressure on young people trying to build their futures, we need leaders like Eli who are willing to step up and fight for affordable communities. We’re proud to support Eli as part of a new class of leaders focused on making sure our generation and the generations coming up after us can afford can actually afford to live and thrive here," said New York State Young Democrats President, Jovan C. Richards.

“Bold leaders like Eli are at the forefront of the fight for our rights and freedoms at a time when they have never faced greater threats,” said Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and President of Run for Something. “Run for Something is proud to endorse Eli as part of our latest class of young leaders working to secure lasting change in their communities.”

American progressive political action organization founded as a continuation of Senator Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential campaign. The organization's mission is to educate voters about issues, get people involved in the political process, and work to organize and elect progressive candidates.

“Eli Northrup, a public defender in the Bronx, is running to succeed Micah Lasher, who's running for Congress, in this Upper West Side Assembly district. Mr. Northrup, who finished second to Mr. Lasher two years ago, impressed us to the point that we remained neutral in the 2024 primary race. He's a public defender in the Bronx, and has already spent considerable time in Albany advocating for criminal-justice reforms. Given his experience, he has concerns about disparities in traffic enforcement, and has a strong preference for restorative justice, mandatory education, and escalating fines over suspending licenses and registrations. As someone who gets around by public transit and bike, he's pledged to be a clear voice for fast and free buses in the Assembly, and as someone who regularly rides a pedal-assist Citi Bike, he'll oppose efforts to license and register Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, while working to regulate delivery apps and advocate for better street design.”

"Latino Democrats is proud to endorse Eli Northrup. With over a decade of service to working-class communities, we know he will be a principled leader who prioritizes our Latino communities. At a time when our neighborhoods are under attack from forces in Washington, we need a public defender who has a record of standing up for the community to defend our fundamental rights." - Jamey Battle, President of Latino Democrats of NYC

The Lincoln Center Democrats are proud to endorse Eli Northrup at a time when so many communities are under attack from forces in Washington, we need a public defender in Albany!

"Eli has strength of character, energy, and experience. AD 69 needs him!"

“Native Action NYC is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for State Assembly. Eli has been a consistent and vocal advocate for immigrant communities in their fight against ICE, and has fought in the courtroom to protect our Black and Brown relatives from unjust prosecution. He has met with us directly to discuss how he can serve as a meaningful ally to Indigenous peoples in Albany, and has laid out a clear, concrete plan for his support going forward. He has formally recognized Indigenous Peoples Day over C*lumbus Day, and has vocalized the urgent need for state-level action to address the MMIWGT2S+ crisis devastating our communities across Turtle Island. As part of our endorsement process, Native Action NYC requires that all endorsed candidates if elected meet with tribal leaders on the lands they seek to represent — and we look forward to Eli meeting with Lenape community leaders to determine how best to move forward together in allyship.”

"Voters for Animal Rights is proud to endorse Eli Northrup for State Assembly because of his strong commitment to animal welfare and human rights for the people of New York. From growing up birding with his father to his attention to the dogs of the Upper West Side and their humans,  we are excited to support leaders like him who share our vision for a more compassionate New York."

“Northrup, who has been endorsed by the WFP and a slew of left-leaning electeds and organizations, leads with a platform focused on increasing subsidies and services for New Yorkers, funded by taxing the rich. On transit, he plans to push for better reliability to reduce car dependence. On the housing front, Northrup has adopted a Mamdani-esque combination of tenant protection and pro-supply policies, emphasizing SEQRA reform, cutting red tape, and transit-oriented development. This latter set of policies has earned him an endorsement from Open New York, in addition to housing groups more focused on demand-side reforms.”

“Eli has spent his career fighting for those who need it most, and he will continue to do so as an Assemblymember. This includes ensuring that everyone receives the medical care they need. He will support efforts to prohibit state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt, and he will work to ensure equal care, regardless of ability to pay – as a public defender, this is part of his ethos.”

"Eli is the real deal: an honest, fresh voice, and a committed attorney with a razor-sharp intellect and moral sensibility that can cut through the fog of Albany politics. At every fork in his life he has chosen public service and advocated for what's right, not what's convenient. The Upper West Side deserves a leader like him to represent the extraordinary spirit of this community; he will be a lion of reform in the Assembly.”

“We are in living in unprecedented times. Experience, values, and being of service are tantamount to who we should be electing. Eli is a principled leader and fighter. His work for social justice and the fight for New Yorkers is a fight he has done throughout his career. We need him in Albany to continue the work of making New York one that is for all people.”

“The Working Class needs someone who is independent of political alliances and who is committed to delivering for every day New Yorkers. That is Eli!”

“Eli has supported a variety of initiatives in our community and has demonstrated his commitment, abilities, and agreement with our values. I am glad to support his candidacy for State Assembly.”

“With Eli Northrup, our neighborhood will have someone who’s ready to work on day one….because it won’t be day one, it’ll be the next day in the advocacy and policy work he’s been doing for the last decade. I’m excited for the future of Morningside Heights & the UWS, our city, and our state with Eli Northrup as our Assembly member”

“As issues and wind currents change, you want principled elected officials like Eli who remain true to certain core values like justice and fairness, and who will be an advocate for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves.”

“Eli Northrup is the kind of person you want fighting for your community. He is principled, thoughtful, and deeply committed to public service. He has spent his career standing up for people too often overlooked, and I’m proud to support him because I know he will bring that same integrity and dedication to representing us in Albany.”

“Eli is deeply committed to social justice. He’s not only an effective advocate but warm and caring personally. He’ll be an asset for us in Albany.”

“Our district needs someone fearless to represent us all, and that's Eli.”

“Eli has the integrity and knowledge to do a very good Job for our community. He certainly has my vote. I trust him to get things done right.”

“We need new leadership in New York; one who Shirley Chisholm often said about herself is unbossed and unbought.”

“I am writing to formally endorse Eli. He truly understands that equality requires the active protection of our most vulnerable community members. Eli is deeply committed to this cause, and we need his level of dedication to achieve genuine, lived equality.”

“I appreciate Eli Northrup's legal work and activism in Albany and New York City, as well as his knowledge of the New York State political landscape and the needs of Upper Westsiders here in Manhattan.”

“Eli gets it. He gets what makes our community tick, how we can make it better and how to pull the levers in Albany to deliver for his neighbors. Eli is a role model who takes action whether he is on the campaign trail or not. He is more than just an activist -- he has helped shape legislation and write laws that protect the most vulnerable New Yorkers. It's high time we send this man to the state legislature where he belongs!”

“Eli has been fighting for New Yorkers for decades and is committed to being a dedicated progressive leader, working with the community to serve Upper West Siders and all New Yorkers.”

“Eli has been a reliable and passionate advocate for the housing issues facing the Morningside Heights community. He has spent his career fighting for justice and progressive change, and his breadth of experience is exactly what this district needs. I am proud to support him!”

“Eli is both correct on all the issues, and has the rare combination of being both experienced and independent. Our community needs a strong independent advocate of, by, and for us all.”

“Eli is precisely the person Morningside Heights needs in the Assembly. He is smart, he is tough, he cares about working people, students, immigrants. He understands that Columbia must become a real partner to the community. He understands that real estate interests have to get real. He is on the right side of every important piece of legislation pending in Albany, especially New York For All. He will fight for us the way he has been fighting as a public defender for the past 10 years. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and a mensch.”

“Our community needs someone who represent our neighbors needs and interests first and foremost, a politician who is willing to be up front about what they believe even when it means challenging the party line, and who are willing to dream big about how government can improve our lives and act on those dreams - Eli is that person for our district.”

“As a Columbia student, I know that Eli has students backs. We need a representative in Albany who will fight for young people. Eli is undoubtedly our guy.”

“Eli is such a strong advocate for all the people of our district. He will represent us and stand up for us.”

“Eli is truly our guy.  He has an uncanny sense of what matters to the people of the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights — not only our goals and aspirations, but our values as well.  We can count on him to stand up for what's right.”

“As a born and bred Upper West Sider, Eli is the kind of elected I wish had represented me as a kid. He is compassionate, thoughtful and completely geared towards social justice values as his North Star. My Jewish values compel me to support a candidate like Eli!”

“As a lifelong New Yorker and west-sider, I'm proud to endorse Eli to represent our community in the State Assembly. Eli doesn't just deeply care about our neighborhoods, he has the technical knowledge and expertise to enact the policy changes we need, for affordability, safety, and community.”

“I'm voting for Eli because he has a history of working on systemic and structural changes to advance racial equity. He will work to tax the rich so everyone can be cared for; and to use the power of the state to protect our immigrant neighbors.”

“Eli is one of the hardest workers I know, with one of the biggest hearts. Combine that with a keen awareness of the common sense issues affecting our daily lives and I cannot wait to have him in a position to effect greater change in our community.”

“Eli Northrup is ready to meet the moment. Period.”

“I’m a very good boy.”