CAMPAIGN NEWS

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Jun 16

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

I am honored to have the endorsement of City of Albany Mayor, Kathy Sheehan. Kathy and I have worked together for years on projects throu...

Jun 16

Times Union Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

I am pleased to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Times Union. You can read the full editorial piece here.

Jun 14

Albany County Legislator Sean Ward Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

I am honored to have the endorsement of Albany County Legislator, Sean Ward. Sean and I have worked together throughout the years on many...

Jun 11

Statement Announcing the Passage of Legislation to Protect Public Health and Safety

Senator Neil Breslin and Assemblymember John McDonald Announce the Passage of Legislation to Prohibit the Incineration of Firefighting Fo...

Jun 9

Congressman Paul Tonko Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Paul Tonko who is an incredible leader for our community in Congress. I have thorough...

Jun 8

COVID-19 Update: June 8

Outdoor Graduation Ceremonies Governor Cuomo announced outdoor, socially distanced graduations of up to 150 people will be allowed beginn...

Jun 6

COVID-19 Update: June 6

In-Person Special Education Programs to Resume Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order allowing necessary in-person special educatio...

Jun 3

Rev. David Trayman of New Horizons Christian Church Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

I am honored to have the endorsement of Pastor David Traynham who is an incredible community leader. He works constantly to develop posit...

Jun 2

COVID-19 Update: June 2

Capital Region to Enter into Phase 2 The Capital Region is set to enter Phase 2 of re-opening tomorrow, June 3rd. If your business is inc...

May 31

Statement on violent protests in Albany

As a white man, I am in no position to tell any person of color how you should handle your justifiable anger and outrage. The death of Ge...

May 31

COVID-19 Update: May 31

COVID-19 Relief Legislation The Assembly returned to session this week to pass vital legislation that will help New Yorkers during this u...

May 29

Statement on the death of George Floyd

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No words were ever more true th...

May 28

Candidates Forum: Thursday, June 4

Please join me this Thursday, June 4, 2020, as I participate in the League of Women Voters of Albany County and the Council of Albany Nei...

May 28

Lawn and window signs now available

Lawn and window signs are in! If you are interested in getting a McDonald for Assembly lawn or window sign for your propertyplease sign u...

May 28

Mayor Patrick Madden of Troy Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

Working with Mayor Madden over the last five years to address the needs of the Collar City has been an honor. I want to take this moment ...

May 27

COVID-19 Update: May 27

Return to Legislative Session This week the NYS Legislature will return to session to vote on important legislation that will help in the...

May 26

Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald

In 2012, Carolyn and I were both running in the Democratic primary for the 108th Assembly District. In the eight years since that campaig...

May 22

COVID-19 Update: May 22

Sales Tax Deadline Extension Governor Cuomo announcedthe state is extending sales tax interest and penalty relief through June 22, 2020. ...

May 20

COVID-19 Update: May 20

Capital Region to open in Phase 1 TODAY Governor Cuomoannounced yesterdaythat the Capital Region will be able to enter phase 1 of re-open...

May 18

COVID-19 Update: May 18

108th Assembly District Environmental Justice Update The 108th Assembly District has a myriad of environmental justice zones and issues. ...

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