MONTICELLO, NY — Incumbent legislators Gene Benson, Cora Edwards and Cindy Gieger have announced support for Nadia Rajsz in the race for Legislative District 2, which covers the Towns of Lumberland, Forestburgh, parts of the Towns of Highland and Mamakating, and the Village of Wurtsboro. Rajsz is currently the supervisor of the Town of Lumberland and chair of the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. Gieger said, “Nadia’s track record shows that she is a diligent public servant and will work for the best interests of all the people of Sullivan County.” Describing her platform, Rajsz said, “I want to bring financial stability to our county budget, the way I have done for the Town of Lumberland. I am a strong advocate for the Delaware River corridor and all the natural assets that make Sullivan County so beautiful.”

Benson is the incumbent legislator for District 7, which includes the Town of Fallsburg and the villages of Woodridge and Woodborne. He also represents the Sullivan County Legislature on the Soil & Water Conservation Board and the Fish & Wildlife Board. Edwards, Gieger and Rajsz support his candidacy. Benson said, “The taxpayers of Sullivan County know I have been a strong voice for them on the legislative board these past four years. I intend to remain a strong voice if they choose me to represent them again.”

Both Benson and Rajsz have been endorsed by the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) and the Working Families Party.

The Democratic primary will be held on Thursday, September 10, with polls open from 12 noon to 9 p.m.