John Messer is mulling over another State Senate run, he told The Courier.
“I am dedicated to this community, which is why I have been driven towards public service and am seriously considering a run for New York State Senate,” he said.
It would be the Oakland Gardens attorney’s third try at defeating incumbent State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, who has held the seat for nearly 15 years.
Most recently, Messer lost a contentious two-way Democratic primary to Stavisky in 2012.
The heated race was waged principally on negative campaign attacks. Stavisky won 58 percent of the vote.
But Messer said he has not lost momentum since then.
“I believe now, more than ever, that this is a community I want to represent,” said the 43-year-old small business owner. “If anything, it’s a stronger feeling.”
“There are things you to look at before you decide to run — finances, family,” Messer said. “We’ll make a decision soon.”
Mike Murphy, a Senate Democratic spokesperson, said Stavisky has been a “vocal ally” for middle class families and recalled Messer’s previous losses.
“She enjoys wide support from all corners of her diverse district and has now defeated Mr. Messer twice despite the fact that he has spent over $1 million,” Murphy said. “The voters of the district see Mr. Messer for what he is — a Republican surrogate.”
The district encompasses parts of Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Bayside, Oakland Gardens, Rego Park, Elmhurst, Forest Hills and Jackson Heights.
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