Thank you for your interest in receiving my endorsement. Endorsements are not granted lightly. They are earned through service, clarity of purpose, and a demonstrated commitment to the people you seek to represent. They should reflect substance, not convenience, and should be given only after careful consideration. The following questions are designed to understand not only your positions, but also your leadership, character, judgment, and overall readiness to serve in public office.
Please answer each question thoughtfully and thoroughly. Diverse and detailed responses help ensure that each endorsement is meaningful, well-considered, and distinct. The goal is not simply to review policy positions, but to better understand the values, discipline, and seriousness each candidate brings to the responsibility of leadership.
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Candidates will be asked to respond to nine questions, submit a professional headshot, and acknowledge two required confirmations as part of the endorsement review process. These materials are necessary to complete a full and fair review and to ensure that each submission is presented in a professional and consistent manner.
Important Notices
Candidates who are not members of the Conservative Party, or who have not yet secured Conservative Party support, should note that endorsements and publication will be delayed until after petitioning season begins on February 24.
Please be advised that I also serve as a leader within the United Alliance Party, an independent nominating petitioning organization active throughout New York State. The United Alliance Party operates independently from all major parties. Its activities may overlap geographically with your district and are separate from any major party endorsement process.
Endorsements are about trust, service, and shared responsibility. They should represent confidence in both the candidate and the cause they seek to advance. I look forward to reviewing your responses and learning more about your commitment to leadership, service, and the communities you hope to represent.
Gonzalo Duran
“Progress remains stagnant without the force of action.”