NORWICH – Diane DiStefano, Democratic Candidate for Chenango County Judge, announced she has received the endorsement of Irene Stein, Chairwoman of the Tompkins County Democratic Committee.

“It is always flattering to receive the support of one of the Southern Tier’s strong leaders,” said DiStefano, “Chairwoman Stein is a strong advocate for our working families and I am proud to consider her a friend.”

Stein, who also serves as chair of the New York State Democratic Rural Conference, a member of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Advisory Committee on Aging, and is a former Member of the Democratic National Committee, has led the Tompkins County Democrats since March, 2011.