Yonkers, NY — With significant support from two of Yonkers’ most well-known politicians, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Wilson Terrero’s campaign for Westchester County Legislator in the 17th District is still gaining ground.
Terrero expressed his gratitude for the support from both leaders:
“I am honored to have the endorsement of County Executive Ken Jenkins and Mayor Mike Spano. Their leadership and dedication to our residents has made a real difference across Westchester. I look forward to working alongside them to keep our communities safe, improve the cost of living for our hardworking families, and ensure that every resident has the opportunity to succeed.”
CE Jenkins praised Terrero’s record of service and leadership:
“I have appreciated Wilson Terrero’s career of public service both as a community leader and on the Yonkers City Council. I wholeheartedly endorse him for County Legislator. As County Executive, I look forward to working with him to improve the quality of life for all Westchester residents.”
Mayor Spano also highlighted Terrero’s longstanding commitment to Yonkers and his proven leadership:
“I have worked with my friend, Wilson Terrero, for years, in his capacities as a community leader and as the Majority Leader of the Yonkers City Council. His commitment and leadership have always been invaluable not just to those in Southwest Yonkers but to the entire city as well. I look forward to his return to public office. I am proud to endorse Wilson Terrero for County Legislator.”
Former Majority Leader of the Yonkers City Council, Terrero, officially received the endorsement of the Yonkers Democratic Party following its January 2026 convention. In announcing that support, Terrero also publicly thanked Jenkins and Spano, along with Yonkers Democratic Chairman Tom Meier, for standing behind his candidacy.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the endorsement of the Yonkers Democratic Party,” Terrero said after the convention. He added that the backing of party leaders and elected officials strengthens his commitment to fight for Yonkers residents and deliver results for working families.
Jenkins and Spano’s endorsements are politically significant since they indicate strong establishment backing from the mayor of Westchester’s largest city as well as the county’s highest elected official. That kind of backing may strengthen party unity in a county legislative campaign, galvanize Democratic voters in the area, and establish Terrero as a serious candidate with established connections in both the county and the city. This is an inference based on the stature of the endorsers and the role of party backing in local races.
Terrero first launched his campaign in January after longtime legislator Jose Alvarado decided not to seek re-election, setting the stage for a closely watched race in the 17th District. With the Yonkers Democratic Party endorsement already secured and public support from Jenkins and Spano, Terrero enters the contest with notable political momentum.
In municipal politics, endorsements convey a message about who party officials think can deliver for the people, not only to embellish a news release. Wilson Terrero is more than just a contender for County Legislator now that Ken Jenkins and Mike Spano are on his side. He has strong institutional backing, a strong Yonkers heritage, and a good chance of becoming a significant voice for the 17th District.
Terrero will face off with Leslye Oquendo-Thomas in the Democratic Primary in his bid for the District 17 Legislature seat. The 17th District covers Southwest Yonkers. The Democratic Primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
