LOHV-NYC declared victory last night as humane candidate Micah Kellner won the race to succeed Pete Grannis in the Assembly's 65th District. Grannis was tapped earlier this year by Gov. Spitzer to head the state's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), leaving his seat in the Assembly open. LOHV-NYC endorsed Micah in February.
Micah supports a wide range of animal protective legislation, from a ban on canned shoots and foie gras production to increased funding for humane education. You can read more about where Micah stands on animal issues here.
Pictured above, last night: LOHV-NYC Executive Director John Phillips, Assemblyman Micah Kellner, DEC commissionner Pete Grannis, LOHV-NYC Secretary/Treasurer Maryanne Byington and LOHV-NYC Advisory Board Member Meena Alagappan.