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Ian Phillips pitches CNY 'comeback' to voters in Auburn-area NY Assembly race

In a rare move for a candidate in the Auburn-area state Assembly race, Ian Phillips has released a video ad pitching his "central New York comeback" story to voters. 

Sep
7
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Phillips challenges Lemondes to debates in Auburn-area NY Assembly race

Democratic candidate Ian Phillips has challenged Republican Assemblyman John Lemondes to a series of debates in the 126th Assembly District. He is proposing debates with audiences in three Onondaga County towns and in northern Cayuga County.

Aug
30
2024

News article

Phillips: Lemondes “Out of Touch” on Bimbo Bakeries Closure

The man looking to replace John Lemondes in the state assembly is criticizing the assemblyman for his comments following the announcement that Bimbo Bakeries would close its Auburn location.

Jul
31
2024

news article

Auburn's Phillips is top fundraiser among NY Assembly challengers

Boosted by the state's new public financing system, Auburn Democrat Ian Phillips has more money in the bank than any Assembly challenger in New York. 

Jul
18
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

How Ian Phillips raised $205K for Auburn-area NY Assembly campaign

By raising most of his money from residents of the 126th Assembly District, Ian Phillips is eligible to receive $175,000 more through a new state public campaign finance program.

Jan
17
2024

NEWS ARTICLE

Top Cayuga County Democrats endorse 'fresh voice' Phillips for NY Assembly

Ian Phillips has been endorsed by two top Cayuga County Democrats in his bid to challenge Assemblyman John Lemondes in the 126th Assembly District. 

Jan
8
2024

NEWS ARTICLE

Union leader seeks to challenge John Lemondes in election for NY Assembly

Ian Phillips, a Central New York union leader, kicked off a campaign today for the Democratic nomination in the 126th state Assembly District spanning Onondaga and Cayuga counties.

Jan
3
2024

NEWS ARTICLE

Ian Phillips, Auburn school board president, running for NY Assembly

Ian Phillips, who has served as president of the city school board for three years, is running for higher office. 

Jan
3
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Ian Phillips Announces Campaign for State Assembly

One Auburn Democrat is looking to be the next person to represent New York’s 126th assembly district.

Jan
2
2024