Endorsed by NY WFP
Endorsed by The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Endorsed by Hispanic Democrats of Westchester
Endorsed by Eleanor's Legacy
Endorsed by The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 3
Endorsed By 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Endorsed by NY PAN
Endorsed by The Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion
Endorsed by Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL-NY)
Endorsed By Westchester Putnam Building & Construction Trades PAC Fund
Endorsed by Community Voices Heard
Fired by Political Insiders:
Press Release: February 11, 2026
Leslye believes in a true democracy — one where voters have a real choice, not one made for them behind closed doors. Her firing only strengthened her commitment to transparency, independence, and putting people over politics. This campaign is about ensuring every voice is heard and every vote truly counts.
Leslye In the News:
The Yonkers Post
Q&A: Leslye Oquendo-Thomas on Her Termination, Representation, and Affordability in District 17
Westchester Hispano
Oquendo Busca Representar el Distrito 17 Yonkers
Yonkers Times
Progressive Women Kick off Petitioning for State & County Legislature in Yonkers
Yonkers Times
WFP & Hispanic Dems of Westchester Endorse Garcia for Assembly & Oquendo-Thomas for BOL
The Yonkers Ledger
Political Loyalty Tests at Yonkers City Hall
David McKay Wilson
Phil Zisman weighs in on Yonkers patronage battle over the firing of Leslye Oquendo-Thomas
The Yonkers Ledger
The Yonkers Ledger Interviews Leslye Oquendo-Thomas, Democratic Candidate for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, District 17
Statement by Council Member Corazón Pineda-Isaac, 2nd District:
Previous Boss of Leslye Oquendo-Thomas
Yonkers Voice Presents Leslye Oquendo-Thomas (03/09/26)
The Courageous Campaign of Leslye Oquendo-Thomas - Hispanic Dems News
Yonkers Hub Interview - Leslye Oquendo-Thomas (4/9/26)