Beth Davidson is a Rockland County legislator, former school board member, and community advocate running for Congress in New York’s 17th District. A lifelong Hudson Valley leader, Davidson has built her career around public service, local problem-solving, and helping families navigate the challenges facing their communities.
Davidson first became involved in public service through local education advocacy, serving on the Nyack School Board and working closely with parents, educators, and community leaders to strengthen public schools and expand opportunities for students. She later brought that same community-focused approach to county government, where she has worked on issues ranging from public infrastructure and affordability to public health and economic development.
Her campaign is focused on:
- lowering costs for working families
- protecting reproductive freedom
- strengthening public education
- expanding access to affordable healthcare
- supporting small businesses and local economic growth
- defending democratic institutions and voting rights
- investing in infrastructure and community resilience
Throughout the campaign, Davidson has built a coalition rooted in local relationships, grassroots organizing, and community trust. Her support has grown through connections with local elected officials, neighborhood leaders, educators, and volunteers across Rockland and Westchester Counties.
Davidson’s campaign emphasizes pragmatic leadership, accessibility, and a belief that effective representation begins with understanding the communities you serve. Her profile reflects the political culture of the Hudson Valley, where voters often prioritize local connection, responsiveness, and practical solutions over partisan rhetoric.
As Democrats seek to reclaim one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts, Davidson offers a community-centered approach focused on earning trust, building durable coalitions, and delivering results for Hudson Valley families.
The Hudson Valley needs a fighter in Congress who will stand up for us—and never backs down.
I am proud to be the only candidate in this primary who is taking the fight to Mike Lawler and Donald Trump and delivering.
That’s the doesn’t-back-down, doesn’t-blink leadership that meets this moment.