Our Endorsed Candidates

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Mike Bolles has spent his life answering the call to serve. After deploying to Ground Zero following the attacks of September 11th, Mike was so moved by what he witnessed that he reenlisted in the United States Army and served another 16 years.  He has dedicating more than two decades in uniform to protecting America. He also served 22 years as a firefighter-paramedic and worked as a federal criminal investigator, keeping communities safe and upholding the law. Today, Mike is a small business owner and founder of Triple 1st Response Apparel.  His company is committed to American manufacturing, with products grown, woven, dyed, cut, and stitched entirely in the United States by American workers.

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 Chris has spent his life working alongside the people of upstate New York, Chris understands the struggles and values of our communities because he's lived them. He owned and operated a dairy farm before selling the farm for a healthy profit. Afterward, Chris entered the road construction and construction materials industry, where he rose through the ranks from laborer to equipment manager to general manager, overseeing multimillion-dollar projects and leading large teams. These experiences have instilled in him a deep respect for hard work, discipline, and the people who keep our communities running.

Joe's parents taught him the values of honesty, hard work, and compassion for others. All of these values made Joe an exceptional police officer, a police sergeant, and ultimately the police chief who led the Norwich Police for nearly 20 years. During a leave of absence from the Norwich Police, Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1985. It was in the Marines that Joe's natural leadership abilities catapulted him upward through the ranks. A three-time combat veteran over two wars, Joe served as a tank commander in Desert Storm and an infantry 1st Sgt during the Iraq invasion in 2003 and again in 2005 when he received two Purple Heart medals. Joe retired from the Marine reserves as a Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank in 2008. While serving as the Norwich Police Chief, Joe was tapped to simultaneously act as the city's fire chief, thus responsible for over half of the city's budget and personnel.

 “I’m running for State Assembly to give our community a new voice at the State Capital. I’ll fight for you and your family – working to bring down skyrocketing prices for groceries, gas and energy,” said Parker. “I’ve dedicated my career to helping others, serving as a case manager providing addiction services, keeping students safe in our local schools and running a small, hometown business with my wife.”