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A leading progressive in New York politics is throwing her support behind Democratic candidate Dana Balter in the 24th Congressional District race.

Visiting Syracuse University Professor Dana Balter is running for Congress. She explains why she is running and why she is unhappy with Congressman John Katko. She also spoke specifically on the issues of Healthcare, Gun Control, and Women’s Rights.

“Dana understands the district. She spent months getting to know the voters, getting to know the issues, getting to know that where we are today is not where we need to be, and where we need to go is with Dana Balter,” ~ Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter

Watch Dana on NewsChannel 9 as she gets ready to turn in 8,000 signatures to get on the ballot.

Listen to Dana talk with Liz Benjamin of Capital Tonight about our very important election here in Central New York.

“Dana Balter understands the real needs of her community and will be a champion for working families. She will be well positioned to fight for the needs of central New York,” said Maria Urbina, the national political director of the Indivisible Project.

The College Democrats voted by simple majority to endorse Balter at the organization’s Tuesday night meeting. Jordan Lally, acting president of the organization, said the group allowed members to talk about and question the vote before casting ballots, but the discussion was “pretty quick.”