Small business owner and registered nurse Dr. Teresa Bryant sees families in Suffolk County and across New York State suffering due to high crime, record high inflation, and a migrant crisis that bleeds budgets out of billions of dollars.
She hopes to heal that as the next New York State Senator in the 4th District. Dr. Bryant, who also owns a daycare in Central Islip, earned the GOP endorsement from the Suffolk County Republican Committee at its nominating convention.
“I am passionate and excited. I know it’s going to be a challenge,” said Dr. Bryant to the South Shore Press a few minutes after earning the Republican endorsement.
The 4th State Senate District is currently held by Democrat Monica Martinez, who defeated then Republican challenger Wendy Rodriguez by approximately 2,000 votes out of 72,346 ballots cast. This is one reason why Republicans believe this seat could flip to the GOP column, due to the fact that Senator Martinez won by only two-percentage points, 51% to 49%.
“I am ready to win this race and flip this seat. We’re going to do it,” added Dr. Bryant, who worked for the Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Central Islip School District according to her campaign website.
Dr. Bryant, whose husband is a retired county sheriff, knows firsthand the importance of supporting law enforcement, and plans to make “law and order” a significant part of her campaign for the New York State Senate.
“While immigration is a big concern, I will fight to lower the crime rate in our areas. I will be a strong voice for law enforcement, to make sure they are protected. We must get criminals off the streets and not released to become repeat offenders,” concluded Dr. Bryant.