Letters

Starting last Thursday night, the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack began a series of eight public hearings on the events leading up to and culminating with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, with the attempt to overturn the election of 2021.

The very first thing that became apparent was how fragile our democracy is. The cornerstone of our democracy is the right to vote. Every citizen is entitled to vote and have their vote counted.

In New York State, early voting begins on June 18 through 26, and on June 28 is the primary election for New York State governor and lieutenant governor. The Democratic candidates for governor are:

• Congressman Tom Suozzi. Tom was the four-term mayor of Glen Cove, the youngest elected Nassau County executive and the first Democrat in 30 years to be elected to that position. Tom was elected three times to the U.S. Congress from the 3rd District. Tom’s running mate is Diana Reyna for lieutenant governor. Diana served as deputy borough president of Brooklyn, and a 12-year member of the New York City Council.

• Governor Kathy Hochul. Kathy became governor when Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned. Kathy was a one-term congresswoman from upstate New York and proud to be one of only two Democrats to be approved by the National Rifle Association. Kathy’s running mate is Antonio Delgado for lieutenant governor. Antonio was appointed to the post of lieutenant governor after Brian Benjamin was indicted and resigned.

• Jumaane Williams. Jumaane served as New York City public advocate and as a member of the New York City Council. Jumaane’s running mate for lieutenant governor is Ana Maria Archila. Ana Maria is a civil rights advocate.

President Jimmy Carter: “I now fear that we have fought so hard to achieve globally — the right to free, fair elections, unhindered by strongman politicians who seek nothing more than to grow their own power — has become dangerously fragile at home.”

To all registered Democrats: You have a choice of candidates in this primary. Vote wisely.

Stephen Ring

Hampton Bays