Citizens Budget Commission
Civic organizationNew York CityFiscal policy watchdog evaluating charter efficiency and reserve rules.
fiscal policy · government efficiency4 contests covered
Original guide Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Citizens Union
Civic organizationNew York CityCivic reform organization publishing candidate assessments and charter recommendations.
government accountability · election reform8 contests covered
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Common Cause New York
Civic advocacyNew York CityNonpartisan democracy advocacy organization assessing transparency and public participation.
transparency · democracy5 contests covered
Original guide Checked Oct 31, 2026
Downtown Independent Democrats
Democratic clubNew York CityDowntown Manhattan Democratic club with candidate endorsements and ballot-question recommendations.
community participation · local government8 contests covered
Original guide Checked Oct 31, 2026
StreetsPAC
Transportation advocacyNew York CityPolitical action committee focused on safer streets and transportation.
street safety · public transit2 contests covered
Original guide Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Conservative Party of New York State
Political partyStatewideState party's statewide ticket for Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller.
Taxes · Public safety3 contests covered
Original guide Checked Nov 1, 2026
New York League of Conservation Voters
Environmental advocacy organizationStatewideOriginal statewide November 2026 candidate recommendations. These apply to Buffalo voters through statewide races; local proposal positions are not inferred.
Climate · Environment1 contest covered
Original guide Checked Nov 1, 2026
New York Republican State Committee
Political partyStatewideOriginal statewide November 2026 candidate recommendations. These apply to Buffalo voters through statewide races; local proposal positions are not inferred.
Elections · State government3 contests covered
Original guide Checked Nov 1, 2026
New York State AFL-CIO
Labor federationStatewideLabor federation issuing candidate recommendations for working people.
labor · workers3 contests covered
Original guide Checked Oct 31, 2026
New York State United Teachers
Labor unionStatewideOriginal statewide November 2026 candidate recommendations. These apply to Buffalo voters through statewide races; local proposal positions are not inferred.
Education · Labor3 contests covered
Original guide Checked Nov 1, 2026
New York Working Families Party
Political partyStatewideState party's general-election endorsements for Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller (Sept 16, 2026).
Labor · Housing · Taxes3 contests covered
Original guide Checked Nov 1, 2026