November is a time when we recognize and celebrate the deep history, culture, and contributions of Native peoples, especially here in Upstate New York, home to the Haudenosaunee Nations whose roots run deep across this land.

This weekend was all about people power. On Saturday, it was great walking with Stephen Cady as we work to get him across the finish line for the Walworth Town Board. Big thanks to Wayne County Chair Scott Comegys for his steady leadership and support out there.

While families across NY-24 are working hard just to put food on the table, Claudia Tenney is busy cozying up to wealthy donors. I’m here at Ontario Tops to remind her, leadership means showing up for the people, not the powerful.

Claudia Tenney had twenty of her own constituents, veterans, teachers, and parents, removed by police when they showed up peacefully at her Canandaigua office to talk about SNAP, the shutdown, and her record. www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/10/30/h...

We Were Removed - But We’re Not Backing Down Today in Canandaigua, neighbors gathered peacefully to make their voices heard. When our leaders turn away from the people they serve, we stand together and hold them accountable. www.tiktok.com/@steve_for_n...

We came together in Canandaigua to demand leadership that puts people first. I am Holden Them Accountable for working families, food security, and the dignity every New Yorker deserves. www.tiktok.com/@steve_for_n... #HoldenForNY24 #UpstateNY #Canandaigua #WorkingFamilies #CommunityAction

Tomorrow, I’ll be outside Claudia Tenney’s Canandaigua office at noon to stand up for the people she’s left behind. Join me as we #HoldenThemAccountable and make sure every family and farmer in NY-24 has a voice.

The people of Upstate New York are showing up, even when Claudia Tenney won’t. Join me tomorrow at noon outside her Canandaigua office, as I will be #HoldenThemAccountable for this shutdown that’s hurting working families across NY-24. www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/ontari...

Another great weekend across NY-24! Friday night, I kicked things off in Schuyler County at their Fall Fundraiser in Watkins Glen. Big thanks to Indivisible Schuyler, Mike, and the Schuyler County Dems for an incredible night!

Trump says Claudia Tenney “fights for the people of NY-24.” But her voting record tells a different story. She voted against rebuilding our roads and bridges, against lowering prescription drug costs, and against care for veterans exposed to burn pits.

Hard to believe we’re just 10 days out from the 2025 General Election. Voter registration ends tomorrow, AND Early Voting begins tomorrow. Every voice matters, and it starts with showing up.

No one should have to beg their member of Congress for basic compassion. The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act ends the cruel 29-month wait for Medicare and disability coverage for people who are already fighting for their lives.

Yesterday’s canvassing was something special. I had the chance to knock on doors for my good friend Lisa Moore and the great South Bristol team. Lisa and Chris Bennem are like family to me.

Another great weekend across NY-24! From Cayuga to Oswego, Newark to Seneca Falls, and all the way to Canandaigua and Adams - our team was on the move. We met friends old and new, stood with community leaders, and rallied with neighbors who are ready for change.

I appreciate Claudia acknowledging this conversation and calling me the frontrunner in NY-24. But a quiet tweet from a campaign account isn’t moral leadership, it’s political maintenance.

I appreciate Claudia acknowledging this conversation and calling me the frontrunner in NY-24. But a quiet tweet from a campaign account isn’t moral leadership, it’s political maintenance.

Claudia Tenney needs to speak up. Her friends in the New York Young Republicans are out here saying “I love Hitler” and joking about sending people to gas chambers, and she’s said nothing. Silence isn’t leadership, it’s complicity.

Holden for Congress has been out and about across NY-24 this week! On Tuesday night, Steve was in Schuyler County watching local Democratic candidates in action. Congratulations to everyone who stepped up and showed what real leadership looks like.

What was written in texts exchanged by the leaders of the Young Republicans is sickening and beyond the pale. I will not dignify those hateful words by repeating them, but make no mistake, this is far more than worrisome.

I will be in 4 counties this upcoming Saturday, October 18th! Plan now! I look forward to seeing you! www.facebook.com/share/1BaCpn... #nokings #peacefulprotest #holdenforcongress #steveforny24

As someone who spent over twenty years in uniform, I believe deeply in accountability and the rule of law. Those values don’t change based on who’s being held responsible. @newyorkstateag.bsky.social has done her job with integrity, standing up for what’s right even when it isn’t easy.

It was great to be in Seneca Falls yesterday supporting Jennifer Kuplinski Wick in her race for Town Supervisor. Jennifer has the experience, the integrity, and the heart for public service. www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

It’s been another great weekend across NY-24. Things kicked off Thursday night in Geneva, where I joined a powerful event full of neighbors and friends ready to bring fresh energy and leadership to their city.

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to recognize the first peoples of this land, their history, and the generations who continue to shape our communities across New York and the country. www.syracuse.com/native-ameri...

So, let’s try to get this straight… Claudia Tenney voted for Trump’s bill that slashed funding for SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid. Programs that keep families fed, healthy, and on their feet, and now she’s suddenly heartbroken over their “devastating impact”? www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/tenney-...

I spent over twenty years in the Army managing billion-dollar budgets and making sure people got paid on time. When you’re responsible for others, you don’t walk away from your post and blame somebody else. You get the job done.

Terrorism must be condemned. So must collective punishment. The path forward cannot be endless war; it must be justice, peace, and the courage to recognize each other’s humanity.

When New Yorkers speak up, we make a difference. After public pressure, the Trump administration reversed course and restored $187 million in counterterrorism funding to New York.

This Thursday night, I’ll be in Geneva at Club 86 for the Rally for Geneva with Jim Cecere and a great lineup of local candidates. shorturl.at/T1LOD

Big weekend ahead, friends! On Saturday, I’ll be in Geneva for the “Where is the Love” Peaceful Protest in the afternoon, then heading to North Dansville in the evening for a Spaghetti Dinner with the local Democratic Committee.

Tonight, I’ll be in Avon with friends and neighbors! Come on out, bring someone along, and be part of the fun! Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/share/1M1sBA...

The shutdown is hitting veterans and military families hard. LTC Steve Holden explains what VA services are still running, what’s impacted, and where to get help. Our vets deserve better than Washington’s games.

No one in New York should ever have to go to bed hungry. This month, millions of pounds of extra food were delivered to food banks and meal programs across our state. That means more families with food on the table, and less waste piling up.

Our service members deserve leaders who respect them,l give them clear direction, & who will never play politics with their lives. I will always stand with those who put everything on the line for this country. They deserve nothing less.

Donald Trump just bragged that if he doesn’t “like” a general or an admiral, he’ll fire them on the spot. As a veteran who served more than 20 years in the Army, I can tell you this: our military isn’t a reality TV show. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Republicans want to cut the ACA tax credits that help keep healthcare affordable. That means higher costs or lost coverage for thousands of Upstate families. Healthcare isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. I’ll fight to protect it. apnews.com/article/shut...

Another week, another round of heartbreaking headlines about gun violence. Families are grieving, children are afraid to go to school or church, and too many communities are left asking, “When will it end?”

Weekend Recap This past week reminded me of why I am running. Our communities are filled with people who care deeply about each other and our future.

#GoldStarMoms #VeteransForChange #ArmyStrong #ServiceAndSacrifice #MilitaryFamilies #HonorTheirMemory #PeopleOverPolitics #NY24 #SteveHoldenForCongress #HoldenForNY24 #LeadershipThatServes #UpstateStrong #CountryOverParty #RespectAndHonor

On this Gold Star Mothers’ Day, we honor the mothers and families who have borne the ultimate loss, the life of a child in service to our country. Their strength, their grief, and their resilience are a solemn reminder of the true cost of freedom.

This Saturday, I hope to see you all at the Sodus Harvest Fest! I will be there at 9:00 a.m. & I look forward to seeing my friends in the Town of Sodus Democrats and supporting their candidates, Ellen Zuroski for Sodus Town Council and Pat Hall for Town Council.

Tonight, I’ll be at Friday Night Out with the Seneca County Democratic Committee at Vince’s Park Pavilion.

In Ontario County, the numbers tell the story: we’re short at least 1,500 homes by next year, and another 1,000 by 2030. Right now, 43% of renters are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their income just to keep a roof over their heads.

Today is Native American Day, a time to honor the first peoples of this land and recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native nations.

Last night I attended the Seneca County Meet the Candidates event. It was great to meet everyone and feel the energy as they make the final push toward victory. www.facebook.com/share/p/17Jt...

This past weekend, I had the chance to spend time with the Wyoming County Democrats and the Livingston County Democrats. Both events were filled with good people, great conversations, and strong discussions about the future of our communities and our country.

Another shutdown is on the horizon, and I know firsthand the damage it causes. It’s time for accountability and common sense in Washington. Share this message and let’s fight for real change in NY-24.

Hey friends, I’m looking forward to joining the Seneca Falls Democrats tonight for a great meet & greet. This is what it’s all about. Coming together& hearing from folks like Greg Lazzaro, Jennifer Wick, Lori Gnau, & Gabby Cosentino. www.facebook.com/share/p/17Jt...

Family farms in Upstate are sounding the alarm. Without a stable workforce, they cannot survive. This story out of the Finger Lakes lays it out plain: farms are already operating on razor-thin margins, &now labor shortages are threatening to put milk production & entire farm operations @ risk.

Today, on POW/MIA Remembrance Day, I honor the brave men and women who never made it home. They are gone but never forgotten. To the families, friends, and loved ones still waiting, we stand with you, and we will never stop working until every hero is accounted for. 🇺🇸