Ian Phillips
Democratic · NY
Ian Phillips is a teacher and union organizer from Auburn and a former president of the Auburn school board. He focuses on the cost of living, bringing good jobs to the area, and protecting the region's lakes, air, and water.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Received the endorsement of the New York State AFL-CIO, the state's main labor union federation, in the 2026 race for the 126th Assembly District.
September 20, 2026
Source: nysaflcio.org
Was appointed by the Auburn school board to fill an empty seat until the next school election, about a year after he left the board presidency.
April 24, 2025
Source: fingerlakes1.com
Stepped down as president of the Auburn school board in 2024 in order to run for the state Assembly.
July 8, 2024
Source: fingerlakes1.com
Was elected to the Auburn school board in 2018 and later led it as president. He has worked as a regional political director for New York State United Teachers, the statewide teachers union, and earlier chaired the Cayuga County Democratic Committee.
January 4, 2024
Source: wrvo.org
Past race Ian Phillips ran in:
- Member of the New York State Assembly, District 126 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 126; New York