Elizabeth Warren Endorses Nathalia Fernandez for State Assembly

By Síle Moloney

Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez along with volunteers from the Albanian American Open Hand Association help distribute lunch bags containing sandwiches at the Food Box Giveaway event held in Norwood on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Photo credit: José A. Giralt

Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez received the endorsement of former presidential candidate and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren in her re-election bid for the New York State Assembly, it was announced Thursday, October 22nd.

“I am proud to endorse Nathalia Fernandez for re-election to the New York State Assembly. She is the fighter The Bronx needs in Albany,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren. “Since taking office, she has been a powerful voice for progressive values, and I know she will continue to build on the work she has done in her next term.”

Former presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
Photo courtesy of Síle Moloney

“This endorsement is very close to my heart,” said Fernandez. “Senator Warren is a true advocate for the issues that Bronxites face everyday. I am proud to have her support.”

Fernandez is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly on November 3rd. Early Voting starts Saturday October 24th and ends November 1st.

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