Turning an independent ballot line into a people-powered campaign
Leslye Oquendo-Thomas ran for Westchester County Legislature District 17 in Yonkers on the Working Families Party line. The campaign combined voter contact, coalition outreach, field coordination, volunteer leadership, and a clear message of political independence. The campaign earned 2,087 votes on the Working Families Party line, representing 27.8% of the district vote. The previous district high on that line was 458 votes.
An independent campaign built on political relationships, volunteer organizing, and a sustained voter-contact program.






