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The Democratic Chairpersons of the 54th Senatorial district announced their joint endorsement of Kenan Baldridge in his run to replace Republican Senator Michael Nozzolio.  Baldridge, serving his third term as Rose Supervisor, welcomed the news.

"I am gratified and honored to receive the endorsement of the chairs of the Wayne, Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Tompkins and Monroe County Democratic Committees," he said.  "I look forward to working with them in my campaign to promote meaningful ethics reform in Albany. Their support will be of the utmost importance as we move forward to promote this and other critical issues in public education, support for emergency services and job development in the 54th Senate District. "

Baldridge has a long career in public service, predating his role as Rose Supervisor. The Town of Rose is about half way between Syracuse and Rochester.  He serves as volunteer firefighter in North Rose, and is a former vice-chief of that department. He also has served stints on the school board and as an upstate coordinator for blood donation with the Red Cross.

"Kenan Baldridge has the integrity and experience to fight for our jobs, farms, schools and communities," said Tompkins County Chair Irene Stein.  "He knows that our economic future depends on protecting our environment and improving our infrastructure. We need him in the State Senate."

Nozzolio has served as a New York State Senator since 1992.  prior to that he served in the State Assembly for nine years.  Earlier this year he announced he would not run again because he would be recovering from open heart surgery.

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