SYRACUSE — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has announced her endorsement of Francis Conole in his race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. Conole will face Republican nominee Brandon Williams to replace outgoing Rep. John Katko in the general election on Nov. 8.

“I am proud to endorse Francis Conole in this critical Red-to-Blue race because he is the type of leader we need fighting for Central New Yorkers in Congress,” Gillibrand said.

“A U.S. Navy Captain who’s spent his career serving our country, Francis is a fierce advocate for safeguarding our foundational freedoms, including the right to reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy. I know that he will be a valuable and effective member of Congress for Central New York, and I can’t wait to see him lead,” she added. 

“I am honored to have the support of Senator Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand has been a champion for the people of Central New York in her time in the Senate. From fighting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, creating good paying jobs here in our state as well as protecting reproductive freedoms, Senator Gillibrand has led on the crucial issues of the day. I look forward to working with Senator Gillibrand as a member of Congress to build a stronger and more vibrant Central New York in the years to come,” said Conole.