KINGSTON, NY — Zephyr Teachout, who is running for Congressman Chris Gibson’s seat, picked up several important endorsements on February 29. Ulster County Executive Michael Hein threw his support behind Teachout, as did Ulster County Comptroller Elliot Auerbach, who previously considered running for the office himself.

Auerbach said in a statement, “Zephyr Teachout has shown time and again that she’s not afraid to stand-up to monied interests. We don’t need another go-along-to-get-along politician who cares more about padding his pocketbook than representing the needs of real people. Zephyr has spent her career fighting to put communities like ours first. She will be a champion for us in Congress who we can trust.”

Steven Noble, the mayor of Kingston, also endorsed Teachout.