Assembly candidate Kevin Byrne continues grassroots campaign, despite car crash

 

Since his landslide victory at the Republican convention, garnering 75% of the vote, first time political candidate Kevin Byrne has cemented his status as the front-runner in this year’s race for the 94th Assembly District. Despite major setbacks early on, stemming from a violent car crash only one day after the convention, Byrne’s grassroots campaign is stronger than ever.

 

Temporarily confined to a wheelchair following the crash, Byrne had to adopt a new strategy. Thanks to the unwavering support of his family, friends and volunteers he never stopped the campaign across Westchester and Putnam. Attending community events less than a week after the crash and then eventually going door to door on crutches, Byrne refused to let the multiple fractures and two knee surgeries get in his way.

 

Last week, Byrne’s campaign submitted nearly 2,500 petition signatures to the New York State Board of Elections, nearly 3 times as many as any other candidate in this year’s Assembly race.

 

In addition, Byrne's fundraising efforts have shown that despite never running for elected office he has displayed unprecedented grassroots support. According to the Board of Elections July Filing, Byrne - who launched his campaign only in February of this year - has raised nearly $30,000, with $23,000 on hand — 45 times more than any other candidate.

 

"Earlier this year, I made a commitment to my supporters and to the citizens of the 94th Assembly District. Come November, I will bring a new generation of conservative leadership to the New York State Assembly.  Albany's high taxes and corrupt government have driven out an entire generation of New Yorkers.  I say enough is enough- that stops now!”