Candidate Testimonials

Sally Pope

"Campaigning is riveting, intense, involved with people. Listening to the concerns of voters and inspiring trust were essential to my success. Support received from Emily’s List and the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee was an emotional boost as well as financial. Running on the same line as now President Obama also helped since desire for change extended to our local level. My Town Council consists of four women and one man, but my Certificate of Election states I am a Councilman. Changing the official name of the position from Councilman to Council Member is one of my first initiatives."

Andrea Stewart-Cousins

"Pundits thought it impossible for me to defeat an entrenched Republican when I announced my run for the New York State Senate in 2004 – but the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee believed! Today, as a State Senator in my second term, I chair the Committee on Local Governments and recently became the first African American woman to preside over the Senate. ERLC taught me that there are no impossibilities for New York’s women, only the promise that with ERLC we’ll continue to make history!"

Suzann Buchta

"I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee for their financial support to my campaigns in 2004, 2006, and 2008. In each campaign these funds have been vital to my success. With the gracious help of ERLC, I have been able to effectively communicate my message directly to the residents of the 17th Legislative District of Broome County. I feel fortunate and honored to have had the support of ERLC."

Cynthia Aikman

"I am inspired by Nelson Henderson who said, "The true meaning of life is to plants trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit." The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee epitomizes this understanding by supporting women running for office in New York State. The financial support from Eleanor's Legacy provided the resources necessary to reach out to the residents of the 15th district at a critical time in the campaign. I am profoundly aware that my contributions are but a refection of others investments in me. Thank you for your generous investment."

Sandy Galef

“There is no way a candidate for office can run without the help of many important supporters. ERLC offered a substantive endorsement to my campaign as well as financial support so that I could go out on the campaign trail and convince the public to support my candidacy through handouts, mailings, and advertisements. ERCL made a real difference in the results on Election Day 2008. I offer my sincerest thanks for their strong support.”