Pramila Jayapal Latest To Endorse Raj Goyle In Comptroller Bid

India-West News Desk

NEW YORK, NY – Former Kansas state legislator Raj Goyle has secured another high profile endorsement in his campaign for New York State Comptroller, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal announcing her support and praising his progressive record.

Jayapal said she was proud to back Goyle, describing him as a lifelong advocate for progressive causes including immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, and corporate accountability.

“Raj has been a lifelong progressive: fighting for immigrant communities, defending reproductive freedom, and holding corporations accountable,” Jayapal said in a statement. “As Comptroller, he will use New York’s financial power to ensure New Yorkers’ money is used to uplift their needs. It’s time for a new generation of leaders who put our money where our values are, and build an economy that works for all of us.”

Goyle welcomed the endorsement, saying Jayapal’s support reflected a broader coalition forming around his campaign.

“At a time when too many politicians cave to pressure and abandon our shared morality, we need candidates all across this country who lead with courage and compassion,” Goyle said, quoting Jayapal in a social media post. “I’m proud of the powerful South Asian coalition we are building. Congresswoman Jayapal is a progressive champion, and her support in this campaign means the world.”

Jayapal, who represents Washington state in Congress and chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins a growing list of prominent supporters backing Goyle’s bid for the statewide office.

Among them is California Congressman Ro Khanna, whom Goyle described as a “progressive champion” who understands that the comptroller’s office can play a critical role in confronting corporate power and rising costs for working families.

Goyle has also received the backing of former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, the one time head of the Southern District of New York known for his high profile prosecutions of public corruption and financial crimes.

A former Kansas state representative and longtime attorney, Goyle is seeking to position himself as a reform minded candidate who would use the comptroller’s office to hold corporations accountable and align New York’s financial investments with progressive values.

The endorsements highlight growing support among national progressive leaders as Goyle continues to build momentum in the race for one of New York’s most powerful statewide financial oversight posts.