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Candidate Ratings

The Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund candidate questionnaire asks a series of questions to rate local New York candidates on their support of sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as other issues that impact our communities.

2026 Candidate Ratings

Greater Capital Region

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Mid-Hudson Valley

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Mohawk Valley

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Nassau County

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New York City

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Southern Tier

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Your Vote. Your Voice.

Voting is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape our collective future. Follow the link to learn more about how and when to vote in the 2026 election.

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View Planned Parenthood Action Fund's Federal Endorsements

Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) organization that endorses candidates for U.S. Congress.

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View PPGNY Votes PAC Candidate Endorsements

PPGNY Votes PAC is a non‐partisan organization that endorses and partners with local New York candidates who support a full range of reproductive care. 

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Interested in filling out the Candidate Questionnaire? 

If you are a candidate, please follow the links below to complete either the State-Level Questionnaire or the Local-Level Questionnaire. 

state-level questionnaire Local-Level Questionnaire

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The PPGNY Action Fund team can be reached at [email protected] with any questions.

Our Candidate Questionnaire

Candidates are encouraged to contact PPGNY Action Fund staff with any questions, including information about your specific eligibility.

  • PPGNY Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts are accepting questionnaires for state senate, state assembly, and select local races in advance of the 2026 primary and general elections.
  • PPGNY Action Fund ratings are issued for the current election cycle only and are revocable at any time.
  • Previously rated candidates must submit a questionnaire for every election cycle in which they are running.
  • Candidates running in many races across the PPGNY Action Fund’s region (see county list below) are eligible to submit questionnaires. 
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Our Candidate Ratings

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ratings reflect the policy alignment between candidates and the Action Fund on issues of sexual and reproductive health care and rights, as well as intersecting issues that impact our communities and their ability to access that care. For more information on our priorities, please visit our Issues page. 

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Ratings can include factors such as questionnaires submitted by candidates, voting records, and interviews with candidates.

Questionnaires are a required component for candidates to receive a rating and all candidates who submit one will receive a rating. 

Affiliate Region Counties

  • Allegany

  • Bronx

  • Broome

  • Chemung

  • Chenango

  • Delaware

  • Dutchess

  • Fulton

  • Hamilton

  • Herkimer

  • Kings (Brooklyn)

  • Madison

  • Montgomery

  • Nassau

  • New York (Manhattan)

  • Oneida

  • Orange

  • Otsego

  • Queens

  • Richmond (Staten Island)

  • Saratoga

  • Schenectady

  • Schoharie

  • Schuyler

  • Steuben

  • Sullivan

  • Tioga

  • Tompkins

  • Ulster

  • Warren

  • Washington

Candidate Ratings Process

Committee Review 

Candidate questionnaires are reviewed and scored by the PPGNY Action Fund Board. Candidate interviews, which are conducted virtually, are required for most races but exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis as determined by staff and Board Directors. Board Directors will review staff recommendations and vote on final ratings. 

Using Candidate Ratings 

If you receive a rating, you are allowed to use your score in your campaign materials; however, a rating is not an endorsement. Guidelines on how to use your rating will be provided to you via email. 

A note for candidates for federal office:

  • Candidates for federal office will receive endorsements from the national action fund, Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF).
  • If you are running for federal office from New York, please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or to schedule a meeting to learn more.  
  • All federal candidates must be interviewed by national Planned Parenthood Action Fund staff.
  • Only candidates who score 100% on the Federal Candidate Questionnaire—or incumbents who score 100% on the Congressional Candidate Scorecard—are eligible for endorsement. 

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