Assemblyman Harry Bronson officially announced his re-election bid on Saturday for the 138th district.
The Rochester Democrat is running for a fourth term. During his news conference at Monroe County Democratic headquarters, Bronson cited accomplishments related to the state budget including paid family leave and an increase in the minimum wage.
Democratic Chairwoman Jamie Romeo says Bronson got the unanimous support of the local party’s rank and file, and on Saturday, he also got the backing of the Working Families Party.
There has been speculation that local TV anchor Rachel Barnhart will run a primary against Bronson, but she has not yet made that official.
Republican Peter Vazquez is also running in the 138th district which includes parts of Rochester, Chili and Henrietta.
