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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Get on the Bus and Help Flip Congress! 🚌
Just Two Weekends Left to Canvass
Let’s Fill the NJ-07 Bus!
Over the past four weeks, Vote Blue has sent 240 volunteers to swing districts in NY, NJ, and PA, knocking on more than 10,000 doors! Our October 24 bus to NY-17 is already full—now let's fill the bus to NJ-07!
Join New Jersey Democrats for a special Early Voting Day of Action to help Rebecca Bennett defeat Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. Bennett is expected to meet volunteers after canvassing.
Final Weekend to Canvass — October 31 & November 1!
Vote Blue is teaming up with Swing Left for one last weekend of canvassing in critical House races. Buses will head to PA-01, PA-07, and PA-08 on both Saturday and Sunday, with an additional NY-17 bus on Saturday. Help get out the vote in these key swing districts! See all bus trips and sign up HERE.
Anyone is welcome. A $10 contribution is suggested but can be waived. Sign up here.
VID on the Bus!
Early Voting October 24 - Nov 1!
Make your plan to vote early! Check your registration now (and again before voting), find your early voting site, and remind friends and family to do the same. Don't wait until Election Day!
✓ Check your voter registration → Check here
- October 24: Last day to register to vote
- October 24: Last day to request mail in ballot application
- October 24: First day of early voting. Fnd your poll site
- November 1: Last day of early voting
- November 3: Election day (polls open 6 a.m.- 9 p.m.). Find polling location and sample ballot
More information → New York State Board of Elections
Ballot Initiatives
Following a thoughtful discussion, VID voted not to take a position on any of the five ballot proposals. Members had differing views and felt the proposals involved trade-offs and implications that weren’t always clear-cut. However, the four resources below provide helpful overviews of each proposal, including 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.
- League of Women Voters of NYC — A breakdown of each proposal, including arguments for and against.
In-Person Postcarding!
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!
- Tuesday, October 20, 2:30–5:30 p.m. Sign up (Location upon RSVP)
- Wednesday, October 21, 10 AM–Noon — Jack’s Wife Freda, 72 University Place | Sign up
Can’t join us in person? We can help you get started writing from home; email [email protected].
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