About Us
Welcome! Village Independent Democrats is a progressive, activist community organization of local Democrats committed to party reform, social justice, equality under the law, and the welfare of all. VID works to reform city, state, and national politics and to ensure progressive political leadership, fair judges, and forward-thinking policies.
VID is open to anyone, wherever you live, and you are invited to participate as you choose. Although members may belong to multiple clubs, VID requires members to vote in only one. We operate on the ground, knocking on doors for endorsed candidates, holding debates and forums with politicians on reforms, and engaging with elected leaders who speak at our meetings.
Born in 1956, VID has a long and colorful history as one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in New York City.
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Early Voting Is Underway! Now- Nov. 1! Election Day is Nov. 3
Early Voting Is Underway! Now–November 1
Make your plan to vote early! Check your registration (and again before voting), find your assigned early voting site, and remind friends and family to do the same. Your early voting site may be different from your Election Day location. Don't wait until November 3!
Key dates:
- November 1: Last day of early voting.
- November 2: Last day to request an early mail or absentee ballot in person at your county Board of Elections.
- November 3: Election Day, polls open 6 AM–9 PM.
Problems at the polls? Ask a poll worker about your right to cast an affidavit ballot, or call the NYC Board of Elections at 866-868-3692 and for more information → New York State Board of Elections
Ballot Initiatives
Following a thoughtful discussion, VID voted not to take a position on the five ballot proposals, reflecting differing views on their potential benefits and trade-offs. The resources below outline the pros and cons to help voters make informed decisions.
- NYC Votes — Official ballot language and voter information.
- The City — Independent reporting and analysis of the proposals.
- amNY — Detailed analysis of each proposal, including arguments for and against and where leading good-government groups stand.
- League of Women Voters of NYC — A breakdown of each proposal, including arguments for and against.
- Recording: NYC Ballot Proposals: District Leader Layla Law-Gisiko shares her perspective on the proposals and why she recommends voting NO on all 5. With a Q&A.
- PIX11 – Ann Cheng: ED of the Commission on Government Efficiency, which developed the proposals, discusses the rationale for them.
Volunteers Needed! Last Week Before the Midterms!
Palm Card and Poll Canvassing with VID!
Early voting begins Saturday, October 24, and Election Day is November 3. We need your help! VID members are the backbone of our get-out-the-vote efforts, and even one shift can make a difference. We're looking for volunteers to help with:
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Early Voting (October 24–November 1) – Distribute palm cards and engage voters in our community.
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Election Day (November 3) – Join fellow VIDers for our big Election Day push!
Sign up HERE and choose your preferred date, time, and location and contact Dan at [email protected] with any questions.
Last Weekend to Get on the Bus! 🚌
Final Weekend to Canvass: October 31 & November 1! Vote Blue is teaming up with Swing Left for one last weekend of GOTV canvassing in critical House races. Help flip Congress!
Saturday, October 31
- PA-01 (Bucks County) — for Bob Harvie
- PA-07 (Lehigh Valley) — for Bob Brooks
- PA-08 (Northeast PA) — for Paige Cognetti
- NY-17 (Hudson Valley) — for Cait Conley
Sunday, November 1
- PA-01 (Bucks County) — for Bob Harvie
- PA-07 (Lehigh Valley) — for Bob Brooks
- PA-08 (Northeast PA) — for Paige Cognetti
Last Week to Postcard Before the Midterms!
Join Downtown Nasty Women & Team Min to write Get Out the Vote postcards. Postcards, addresses, scripts, and stamps are provided. Just bring a pen and stay as long as you can! The location for both days is Jack’s Wife Freda, 72 University Place.
- Tuesday, October 27, 1:30–4:00 p.m. Sign up (Location upon RSVP).
- Wednesday, October 28, 10 AM–Noon — | Sign up
Can’t join us in person? We can help you get started writing from home; email [email protected].
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